ROI Calculator
Work out the return on an investment, as a net amount and a percentage, and share it as a calculator anyone can adjust.
- Free
- No sign-up to try
- Works as you type
Return on investment
Net return
$30,000
ROI
150.0%
- Net return = return − cost.
- ROI = net return ÷ cost × 100.
Free, no sign-up to try. Save it as a live calculator you can share; an estimate from the numbers you enter, not financial advice. Check the result against your own records before you rely on it.
How it works
How the ROI Calculator works
- 1
Enter your numbers
Every result updates as you type, with the formula shown under it.
- 2
Check the method
See how each number is worked out and what it assumes.
- 3
Save it as a Room
Share a live calculator: others can change the numbers and see the result update.
Worked example
What it makes
Example inputs
- What it returns
- $50,000
- What it costs
- $20,000
Results
- Net return
- $30,000
- ROI
- 150.0%
How it's calculated
- Net return = return − cost.
- ROI = net return ÷ cost × 100.
- Assumes: Return and cost cover the same period.
- Assumes: The time value of money is ignored.
An estimate from the numbers you enter, not financial advice. Check the result against your own records before you rely on it.
Who it's for
Who uses it
Managers
Make the case for a purchase with numbers the team can test.
Consultants
Show a client the return with their own figures.
Small businesses
Compare two investments on the same basis.
Good to know
What to consider
- Return and cost should cover the same period.
- Simple ROI ignores timing; for multi-year projects consider payback and discounting too.
Questions
About the ROI Calculator
Is this the tool for building an ROI calculator for my customers?
This one works out ROI for you. To build a branded ROI calculator for your own product, use the ROI Calculator Generator.
Can I share the calculator with my team or a client?
Yes. The Room keeps the calculator live: anyone with the link can change the numbers and see the result update, with the method and assumptions on the same page.
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