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Lifetime Value (LTV) Calculator

Calculate customer lifetime value and LTV:CAC ratio

LTV Calculator
Enter customer metrics to calculate lifetime value
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Average order or purchase value

Number of purchases per customer per year

Average customer retention period in years

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Cost to acquire one customer (enables LTV:CAC ratio)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's a good LTV:CAC ratio?

A ratio of 3:1 is generally considered healthy, meaning you earn $3 for every $1 spent acquiring a customer.

How do I calculate customer lifespan?

Customer lifespan = 1 / Churn Rate. For example, if your monthly churn rate is 5%, average lifespan is 20 months.

Should I include profit margin in LTV?

This calculator uses revenue-based LTV. For profit-based LTV, multiply the result by your gross margin percentage.

What is Customer Lifetime Value (LTV)?

Customer Lifetime Value (LTV or CLV) is the total revenue a business can expect from a single customer over the entire duration of their relationship.

How LTV is Calculated

LTV = Average Purchase Value × Purchase Frequency × Customer Lifespan