About the CPM Calculator
CPM (cost per thousand impressions) from ad spend and impressions, a standard metric for display and social ads.
Also known as: cost per mille, cost per thousand impressions, cpm formula.
How to use this calculator
- Enter ad spend, impressions.
- The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
- Open “Step-by-step” to see how the answer was worked out.
- Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.
Formula
CPM = Ad spend ÷ Impressions × 1000
Worked example
Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:
- Ad spend = 2,400
- Impressions = 400,000
the calculator returns:
- CPM: 6
Working
CPM = 2,400 ÷ 400,000 × 1000 = 6