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LTV:CAC Ratio Calculator

Enter your customer lifetime value and acquisition cost to instantly see your ratio and whether your growth is actually profitable.

Runs entirely in your browser — free, private, no sign-up.

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Why Use This LTV:CAC Ratio Calculator?

The LTV:CAC ratio is the single number that tells you whether your growth is sustainable, yet many businesses never calculate it. This LTV:CAC Ratio Calculator compares what a customer is worth against what they cost to acquire, and tells you if you're in healthy territory. Enter your figures and get your ratio instantly, free and online. When you want to improve it, our team can help you build a more efficient funnel.

How to use the LTV:CAC Ratio Calculator

  1. Enter your customer lifetime value.
  2. Add your customer acquisition cost.
  3. See your LTV:CAC ratio.
  4. Check whether it's in the healthy range.

Related free tools: LTV calculator and CAC calculator.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good LTV:CAC ratio?

Around 3:1 is often considered healthy. Below 1:1 means you're losing money on each customer.

Why does this ratio matter?

It's the clearest signal of whether your growth model is sustainable.

How do I improve it?

Raise LTV through retention, or lower CAC through better targeting and automation.

Is it free?

Yes, free with no signup.

What do I need?

Your LTV and CAC figures, which you can get from our other calculators.

Questions answered

Frequently asked questions

Everything you might be wondering about the LTV:CAC Ratio Calculator.

What is a good LTV:CAC ratio?
A ratio of 3:1 or higher is generally considered healthy — it means you earn 3x what you spend to acquire a customer. Below 1:1 means you are losing money on every customer, and above 5:1 can mean you are under-investing in growth.
How is LTV:CAC calculated?
Divide your average customer lifetime value (LTV) by your customer acquisition cost (CAC). Enter both above and the ratio, plus a plain-English verdict, appears instantly.
Is it free and private?
Yes — it runs entirely in your browser, free, with nothing uploaded.
See it in action

A worked example

Real input, real output — so you know what to expect before you run it yourself.

Quick example
Sample input
LTV $1,200, CAC $300
Sample output
Ratio 4.0:1 — healthy.