What is Customer LTV Calculator?
Customer LTV Calculator helps you estimate customer lifetime value from revenue, margin and retention assumptions.
The main result is estimated customer lifetime value, with a breakdown of estimated lifetime. The formula, example and assumptions below explain how to interpret it.
How to use Customer LTV Calculator
Use the example to get familiar with the form, then enter your own figures. Any rates in the example are illustrative. Check the field labels and units before calculating.
- Gather average monthly revenue per customer (₹), gross margin (%) and monthly customer churn (%). Use values from the same situation or reporting period.
- Replace the example average monthly revenue per customer with your own value, then complete the other fields. Check the displayed units.
- Select Calculate and read estimated customer lifetime value with its result breakdown. Change one input and calculate again to compare a second scenario. Reset restores the original example.
- Enter average monthly revenue per customer in ₹, at least 0. Decimals are accepted.
- Enter gross margin in %, at least 0 and at most 100. Decimals are accepted.
- Enter monthly customer churn in %, at least 0 and at most 100. Decimals are accepted.
Customer LTV Calculator: a worked example
With the inputs below, the result is ₹14,000 (estimated customer lifetime value). Follow the example, then replace these illustrative values with your own.
| Input or output | Example value |
|---|---|
| Average monthly revenue per customer (₹) | ₹1,000 |
| Gross margin (%) | 70 % |
| Monthly customer churn (%) | 5 % |
| Estimated customer lifetime value | ₹14,000 |
| Estimated lifetime | 20 months |
Understanding the Customer LTV result
Read estimated customer lifetime value alongside estimated lifetime. These describe different parts of the same calculation.
Displayed results use a readable number of decimal places. When checking a result by hand, keep extra precision until the last step. To compare scenarios, change one input at a time and keep the others fixed.
- Example Estimated lifetime: 20 months
Customer LTV Calculator: assumptions and common mistakes
A useful estimate starts with the right inputs. Check the following assumptions and limits before applying the result to your situation.
- Separate revenue from cash receipts and cost from selling price. Check the denominator before comparing a margin with a markup.
For wider guidance, visit ICAI. The formula and scope of this specific tool are stated on this page.






