LTV Calculator – Free Customer Lifetime Value Calculator
Work out how much a customer is worth over the whole relationship: revenue, profit and the most you can afford to spend to win one. Add your cost per customer to see your LTV to CAC ratio.
What Is Customer Lifetime Value (LTV)?
LTV is the total a customer spends with you over the whole time they stay. It tells you how much you can afford to spend on ads to win one customer.
| Business | Order value | Orders / year | Years | LTV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery | ₹800 | 4 | 3 | ₹9,600 |
| Salon | ₹1,200 | 6 | 2 | ₹14,400 |
| Training institute | ₹30,000 | 1 | 1.5 | ₹45,000 |
Example numbers only. Use your own sales data for real decisions.
How to Use LTV in Marketing
Set your ad budget
Know the most you can pay for a customer. Compare with your real cost using our CPA calculator.
Aim for 3:1
A common rule: each customer should bring at least 3 times what they cost to win.
Invest in repeat buyers
WhatsApp reminders, loyalty offers and emails cost little and raise LTV.
Raise order value
Bundles, add-ons and free delivery above a minimum all lift average order value.
Check your margins
LTV in revenue is not profit. Work out real margins with our profit margin calculator.
Ask for reviews
Happy long-term customers bring new ones. Get reviews with our Google review link generator.
Win Customers Who Come Back
High LTV comes from retention: email, WhatsApp and great service. Learn retention and growth marketing hands-on in our classes in Coimbatore.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you calculate customer lifetime value?
LTV = average order value × purchases per year × years a customer stays. Multiply by your gross margin to get lifetime profit.
What is a good LTV to CAC ratio?
Many businesses aim for 3:1 or higher, meaning a customer brings at least three times the profit it cost to win them. Below 1:1 you lose money on each customer.
What is CAC?
Customer acquisition cost: your total marketing and sales spend divided by the number of new customers it brought.
Should I use revenue LTV or profit LTV?
Use profit LTV for ad decisions. Revenue LTV looks bigger but ignores product and service costs.
How can I increase LTV?
Get customers to buy more often, spend more per order, or stay longer. Follow-up messages, bundles and great service all help.
Is this LTV calculator free?
Yes. It is free, needs no login, and works in your browser.
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