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ROAS Calculator for Quick Commerce Ads

Enter revenue and ad spend to compute ROAS (Return on Ad Spend). Compare against Quick Commerce category benchmarks.

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Result

Your ROAS
ROAS = Revenue from ads ÷ Ad spend

Category benchmarks

0x2xBelow break-even — likely losing money
2x4xThin margins — needs optimization
4x7xHealthy for most D2C categories
7xElite — you're likely under-investing in ads

How it works

ROAS = Revenue from ads ÷ Ad spend

ROAS tells you how many rupees of revenue each rupee of ad spend generates. It's the most-cited performance metric on Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart — but it ignores COGS, commission, and fulfillment fees. A 4x ROAS can still mean negative contribution margin on a Health & Nutrition SKU with 38% all-in take rate. Pair ROAS with contribution margin per order, not in isolation.

When to use it

Use ROAS when comparing campaigns within the same category and platform. It's less useful cross-platform (Zepto ROAS is often 20-30% higher than Blinkit for the same SKU because of lower commissions).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good ROAS on Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart?

A healthy ROAS ranges 4-7x for most D2C categories on Quick Commerce. Branded keywords can hit 8-12x. Below 2x typically means you're losing money after commission and COGS.

Is ROAS the same as ROI?

No. ROAS = Revenue / Ad Spend, while ROI = (Revenue − Total Cost) / Total Cost. ROAS measures revenue efficiency of ads only; ROI measures actual profit after all costs.

Why does my Quick Commerce ROAS look better than my actual profit?

Because ROAS is calculated on gross revenue, while profit subtracts commission (12-22%), fulfillment fees, and COGS. A brand showing 5x ROAS often runs at breakeven after all deductions. Use 'True ROAS' (net of commission + fees) for decision-making.

How is ROAS different from ACOS?

ACOS = 1/ROAS × 100. ACOS 25% = 4x ROAS. ACOS is preferred on Amazon; ROAS is more commonly used on Quick Commerce platforms in India.

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