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CPM Calculator

Calculate CPM, impressions, or total cost by filling in any two fields. It’s common in advertising to know two values and solve for the third to compare campaigns.

Inputs
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Result

Cost$100.00
Impressions50,000
CPM$2.00
CPM is computed from cost and impressions.

How to use it

  • Enter any two of: total cost, impressions, CPM.
  • Leave the third field blank (or set it to 0).
  • The calculator solves for the missing value instantly.
  • Copy the result for your media plan or report.

Key formulas

CPM
CPM = (Cost / Impressions) × 1000
Cost
Cost = (CPM × Impressions) / 1000
Impressions
Impressions = (Cost × 1000) / CPM

FAQ

CPM is calculated as (cost ÷ impressions) × 1,000. It’s the cost to show an ad 1,000 times (1,000 impressions).

You can solve for impressions using: impressions = (cost × 1,000) ÷ CPM. This tool supports the “enter any two fields” workflow.

CPM prices by impressions. CPC prices by clicks. You can have a low CPM but still perform poorly if click-through rate or conversion rate is low.

Not necessarily. It depends on targeting quality, conversion rate, and business outcomes—not just impressions.

Sometimes. Make sure you’re consistent about whether you’re using gross spend, net media, or billed cost.

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Disclaimer

Estimates only. Campaign pricing, reporting, and fees vary by platform. Confirm results against your ad platform reports.

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