Unit Economics Calculator
Measure contribution per customer after delivery and acquisition costs.
Contribution per customerExample$70.00
- Contribution margin
- 35%
- Total cost per customer
- $130.00
How to calculate unit economics
Contribution per customer = revenue − service cost − acquisition cost
Keep the revenue and cost horizon consistent. Fixed overhead and future repeat purchases are excluded unless entered.
Worked example
An illustrative scenario. “Reset to example” restores it in the calculator.
- Revenue per customer
- $200
- Service / product cost per customer
- $80
- Acquisition cost per customer
- $50
Contribution per customer: $70.00
Unit Economics FAQ
Should I use lifetime revenue?
Only when costs cover the same lifetime horizon. Mixing monthly revenue with lifetime costs is misleading.