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Click-Through Rate (CTR, CPC & CPM)

Work out click-through rate from clicks and impressions. Add a cost-per-click and you also get total spend and CPM, with benchmarks for Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, and display.

How to use
  1. Enter total clicks and total impressions.
  2. Add cost-per-click if you want spend and CPM figures too.
  3. Compare it against the platform benchmarks shown.
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Click-through rate

Clicks per 1,000 impr.
Total spend
CPM (cost / 1K)
Estimates for general information, not financial advice. Confirm figures before making money decisions.
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Reference ranges

ChannelTypical CTR
Google Search Ads~3-5%
Meta (Facebook/Instagram)~0.9-1.5%
LinkedIn Ads~0.4-0.6%
Display / banner ads~0.05-0.1%

Common questions

What is a good click-through rate?

It depends on the channel. Around 3-5% is strong on Google Search, but display banners often sit near 0.1%.

How do I calculate CTR?

Divide clicks by impressions and multiply by 100. For example, 50 clicks on 5,000 impressions is a 1% CTR.