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CPS

Cost Per Sale

The average campaign cost required to generate one sale.

What is CPS?

The average campaign cost required to generate one sale.

In practical marketing work, cost per sale is used to make planning, execution, reporting, or optimization easier to understand.

How is it calculated?

CPS = Campaign spend ÷ sales

Practical example

₹20,000 ÷ 80 sales = ₹250 CPS

Where is it used?

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Answer-first FAQ

Common questions about CPS

What does CPS stand for?

CPS stands for Cost Per Sale.

What is CPS in simple words?

The average campaign cost required to generate one sale.

How is CPS calculated?

Use this formula: Campaign spend ÷ sales.

Where is CPS used?

It is commonly used in Meta Ads, Affiliate Marketing.