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ROAS

Return on Ad Spend

The revenue earned for every unit of advertising spend.

What is ROAS?

The revenue earned for every unit of advertising spend.

In practical marketing work, return on ad spend is used to make planning, execution, reporting, or optimization easier to understand.

How is it calculated?

ROAS = Revenue from ads ÷ ad spend

Practical example

₹80,000 revenue ÷ ₹20,000 spend = 4× ROAS

Where is it used?

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Answer-first FAQ

Common questions about ROAS

What does ROAS stand for?

ROAS stands for Return on Ad Spend.

What is ROAS in simple words?

The revenue earned for every unit of advertising spend.

How is ROAS calculated?

Use this formula: Revenue from ads ÷ ad spend.

Where is ROAS used?

It is commonly used in Digital Marketing Basics, Google Ads, Meta Ads, Analytics.