Average Order Value (AOV) Calculator

Revenue ÷ orders for coherent slice/time—watch tax and shipping conventions.

Overview

Use when promos shifted and you wonder if basket size—not traffic—explains revenue deltas. Marketplace revenue should be seller net if that is how you track.

When to use this calculator

Rule of thumb

One huge enterprise order can lift AOV and hide softness in everyday baskets—segment when possible.

Terms used in this calculator

AOV
Average order size: slice revenue divided by order count—with tax/shipping counted the same each month.
Gross margin
Sales minus COGS as a percentage of revenue—nothing below gross profit counted here.

Calculator

Average order value $130.99

Results are simplified estimates for educational purposes only and should not be treated as financial, accounting, legal, or tax advice. See our disclaimer for details.

Formula

Revenue ÷ number of orders. Align refund timing policy with how finance closes books.

Example calculation

Using the default example values from the JSON seed for this tool:

Revenue (period)
186000
Orders
1420

Result: $130.99 (Average order value)

How to interpret this result

Mean basket size from revenue ÷ orders in the same slice.

Segment by channel or discount mix when diagnosing changes.

Keep revenue net/gross of tax consistent across periods you compare.

Common mistakes

  • Mixing B2B and DTC orders when cohorts need separation.
  • Including shipping inconsistently in revenue.
  • Using gross marketplace GMV instead of your net revenue.

What to do next

ROAS, CPA, and margin calculators explain whether higher baskets actually help profit.

How to improve this result

  • Test free-shipping thresholds against margin—not only top-line AOV.
  • Segment marketplace orders from DTC when fees differ.
  • Keep “revenue” consistently tax-in or tax-out when you trend AOV.

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FAQ

Gift orders inflate AOV?
Segment B2B vs consumer if gift spikes seasonally distort trend.
Shipping included?
Be consistent versus historical reporting—moving lines moves AOV mechanically.
Does this diagnose profit?
No—pair margin calculators when diagnosing profit.
Single huge order distortion?
Filter enterprise outliers occasionally for operational reads.
Compare ad channels?
Yes—CAC and AOV interplay explains acceptable CPA swings.

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