About the Customer Lifetime Value Calculator
Customer lifetime value (CLV/LTV) from order value, purchase frequency, lifespan and gross margin.
Also known as: ltv calculator, lifetime value, customer ltv, cltv.
How to use this calculator
- Enter average order value, purchases per year, customer lifespan, gross margin.
- The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
- Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
- Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.
Formula
CLV = AOV × frequency × lifespan × margin
Worked example
Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:
- Average order value = 70
- Purchases per year = 4
- Customer lifespan = 3 years
- Gross margin = 60 %
the calculator returns:
- Lifetime value (profit): 504
- Lifetime revenue: 840
- Annual value: 280