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Free CPM Calculator

Calculate Cost Per Mille (thousand impressions) instantly. Plan your display ad budget and compare with platform benchmarks.

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CPM Formula

CPM = (Total Cost / Impressions) × 1000

CPM (Cost Per Mille) measures the cost to reach 1,000 impressions. "Mille" is Latin for thousand. Its the standard pricing model for display, video, and awareness campaigns.

Example: If you spend $500 and receive 50,000 impressions, your CPM is $10 ($500 / 50,000 × 1000 = $10).

CPM Benchmarks by Platform

PlatformAvg. CPMYour Status
🖼️Google Display Network$2.80
📘Facebook / Instagram Feed$11.50
📱Facebook / Instagram Stories$8.50
🎵TikTok Ads$10.00
💼LinkedIn Ads$33.80
📺YouTube Ads$9.70
🐦Twitter/X Ads$6.50
📌Pinterest Ads$5.00

* Benchmarks are industry averages and may vary by targeting, season, and competition.

How to Lower Your CPM

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Expand Your Audience
Broader targeting often means lower CPM
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Improve Ad Quality
Higher relevance scores reduce costs
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Test Different Placements
Some placements are cheaper than others
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Adjust Bidding Strategy
Use manual bids or bid caps
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Avoid Peak Seasons
Q4 and holidays have higher CPMs
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Use Video Ads
Video often has better CPM than static

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPM?

CPM (Cost Per Mille) is the cost to reach 1,000 impressions. "Mille" means thousand in Latin. It is the standard pricing model for display advertising, video ads, and brand awareness campaigns.

How do you calculate CPM?

CPM is calculated using the formula: CPM = (Total Cost / Total Impressions) × 1000. For example, if you spend $500 and receive 50,000 impressions, your CPM is $10.

What is a good CPM?

A good CPM varies by platform and industry. Google Display averages $2-3, Facebook $8-14, LinkedIn $30-40. Lower CPM generally means more efficient reach, but higher CPM platforms may deliver better quality audiences.

What is the difference between CPM and CPC?

CPM (Cost Per Mille) is the cost per 1,000 impressions (views), while CPC (Cost Per Click) is the cost per click. CPM is used for awareness campaigns, while CPC is used for traffic and conversion campaigns.

Why is my CPM high?

High CPM can be caused by: narrow targeting, competitive audience, peak advertising seasons (Q4, holidays), low ad relevance scores, or premium placements. Try broadening targeting or improving ad quality.

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