[ Free tool · Ads and growth ]
CPC calculator
Cost per click is what each visit from an ad costs you. Enter any two numbers to get the third, or plan how many clicks your budget will buy.
CPC (cost per click)
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Enter two numbers to see the result.
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[ How to use it ]
How to use the CPC Calculator
- Choose what to solve for: CPC, ad spend or clicks.
- Enter the other two numbers.
- Multiply by your landing page conversion rate to estimate leads: clicks × conversion rate.
[ Explained ]
How CPC is calculated
- Formula
- CPC = ad spend ÷ clicks
- Example
- Spend 15,000 for 600 clicks: CPC = 25.
On Google Ads you rarely pay your maximum bid; the actual CPC depends on competitors and your Quality Score. Better ads and landing pages can lower it.
[ FAQ ]
Questions about the CPC Calculator
How do I lower my CPC?
Improve relevance: tighter keyword groups, ads that repeat the searcher’s words, and landing pages that match the ad. On Meta, fresher creatives and broader audiences often help.
Does a high CPC mean the campaign is bad?
Not by itself. A 200 click that converts at 10% is cheaper per lead than a 20 click that converts at 0.5%. Look at cost per lead next.
Which clicks should I use from Meta Ads?
Use link clicks, not all clicks. All clicks include likes, profile taps and “see more”, which make CPC look lower than it really is.
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