How do you calculate CPC?

CPC is calculated by dividing the total ad spend by the number of clicks received. The formula is: CPC = Total Cost / Number of Clicks. For example, if you spent $500 on ads and received 250 clicks, your CPC would be $500 / 250 = $2.00 per click.

CPC Calculator

Calculate cost per click, total ad spend, or number of clicks for your PPC advertising campaigns. Supports Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and any pay-per-click platform.

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Calculate CPC from total spend, find total cost from a target CPC, or determine how many clicks a budget buys. Covers every PPC planning scenario.

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See daily and monthly click projections for common budget levels at your CPC. Plan your ad spend across Google Ads, Facebook Ads, or any PPC platform.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPC (Cost Per Click)?

CPC stands for Cost Per Click, a key metric in digital advertising. It measures how much you pay each time someone clicks on your ad. CPC is used across all major advertising platforms including Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Bing Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and more. The formula is simple: CPC = Total Ad Spend / Number of Clicks.

What is a good CPC for Google Ads?

Average CPC varies significantly by industry. The overall Google Ads average is roughly $1-$2 on the Search Network and under $1 on the Display Network. Competitive industries like legal services, insurance, and finance may see CPCs of $5-$50+. E-commerce and technology typically range from $0.50-$3. A "good" CPC depends on your conversion rate and customer lifetime value.

What is the difference between CPC and CPM?

CPC (Cost Per Click) charges you only when someone clicks your ad, making it ideal for campaigns focused on driving traffic and conversions. CPM (Cost Per Mille) charges per 1,000 impressions regardless of clicks, making it better for brand awareness campaigns. CPC gives you more control over performance-based spending, while CPM maximizes visibility.

How can I lower my CPC?

Several strategies can help reduce CPC: improve your Quality Score by making ads more relevant to keywords, use long-tail keywords with less competition, add negative keywords to filter irrelevant clicks, refine your audience targeting, test different ad copy to improve click-through rates, and optimize landing pages for better user experience. Higher Quality Scores directly lower your CPC on Google Ads.

How does this CPC calculator work?

This calculator runs entirely in your browser with no server requests. Choose a calculation mode (CPC from cost, cost from CPC, or clicks from budget), enter two values, and get instant results along with additional metrics like cost per conversion and a budget comparison table. Your data never leaves your browser.