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# TikTok ROAS: Return on Ad Spend

> Track TikTok ROAS to measure revenue generated per dollar spent on TikTok ads. A ROAS of 3x means $3 in revenue for every $1 spent.

<Tip>
  TikTok ROAS measures revenue TikTok reports per dollar spent on ads—a ROAS of 3x means \$3 in attributed revenue for every \$1 spent.
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## Formula

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  **TikTok ROAS** = [**TikTok Purchases Value**](/reference/metrics/advertising/tiktok-ads/purchases/tiktok-purchases-value) ÷ [**TikTok Spend**](/reference/metrics/advertising/tiktok-ads/tiktok-spend)
</Info>

### Formula Components

| Metric | Definition |
| - | - |
| [**TikTok Purchases Value**](/reference/metrics/advertising/tiktok-ads/purchases/tiktok-purchases-value) | Total revenue from purchases TikTok attributes to your ads |
| [**TikTok Spend**](/reference/metrics/advertising/tiktok-ads/tiktok-spend) | Total amount spent on TikTok ads |

| Metadata | |
| - | - |
| **Type** | Multiplier |
| **Data Source** | [TikTok Ads](/sources/catalog/tiktok) |
| **Aggregation** | Ratio |

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## Example

Your TikTok campaigns generated **\$45,000** in attributed revenue from **\$15,000** in ad spend.

| Metric | Value | Calculation |
| - | - | - |
| TikTok Purchases Value | \$45,000 | Attributed revenue |
| TikTok Spend | \$15,000 | Total ad spend |
| **TikTok ROAS** | **3.0x** | \$45,000 ÷ \$15,000 |

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## How It Works

TikTok ROAS divides the total revenue from TikTok-attributed purchases by your total TikTok ad spend. TikTok uses its click and view attribution windows to connect ad interactions with conversions and their associated order values. A ROAS above 1.0x means you're generating more revenue than you're spending on ads.

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## When to Use

| Scenario | Action |
| - | - |
| Campaign profitability assessment | Identify campaigns generating positive returns |
| Budget reallocation | Shift spend toward high-ROAS campaigns |
| Scaling decisions | Monitor ROAS while increasing spend to maintain efficiency |
| Cross-platform comparison | Compare TikTok ROAS against other channels |

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## Related Metrics

| Metric | Relationship |
| - | - |
| [TikTok CPA](/reference/metrics/advertising/tiktok-ads/tiktok-cost-per-acquisition) | Cost efficiency counterpart to revenue efficiency |
| [TikTok Purchases Value](/reference/metrics/advertising/tiktok-ads/purchases/tiktok-purchases-value) | Numerator in ROAS calculation |
| [TikTok Spend](/reference/metrics/advertising/tiktok-ads/tiktok-spend) | Denominator in ROAS calculation |
| [TikTok Purchases](/reference/metrics/advertising/tiktok-ads/purchases/tiktok-purchases) | Conversion count driving purchases value |

[See all TikTok Efficiency metrics →](/reference/metrics/advertising/tiktok-ads)


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