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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.
</Tip>

## Formula

<Info>
  **TikTok ROAS** = **TikTok Purchases Value** ÷ **TikTok Spend**
</Info>

### Formula Components

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

| Metadata        |                               |
| --------------- | ----------------------------- |
| **Type**        | Multiplier                    |
| **Data Source** | [TikTok Ads](/sources/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/tiktok-efficiency/tiktok-cpa)                          | Cost efficiency counterpart to revenue efficiency |
| [TikTok Purchases Value](/reference/metrics/advertising/tiktok/tiktok-conversions/tiktok-purchases-value) | Numerator in ROAS calculation                     |
| [TikTok Spend](/reference/metrics/advertising/tiktok/tiktok-spend/tiktok-spend)                           | Denominator in ROAS calculation                   |
| [TikTok Purchases](/reference/metrics/advertising/tiktok/tiktok-conversions/tiktok-purchases)             | Conversion count driving purchases value          |

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