How do I calculate project ROI?

ROI is calculated as ((Total Benefit − Total Cost) ÷ Total Cost) × 100.

What is a good ROI for a project?

A 15–20%+ ROI is often considered strong, depending on risk, industry, and timelines.

Project ROI Calculator (Return on Investment)

Use this free Project ROI Calculator to estimate how much value your project returns compared to cost. Enter total cost and total financial benefit to get ROI %.

ROI Calculator

Total Project Cost ($) Total Project Benefit / Savings ($)

How ROI is calculated

ROI (%) = ((Benefit − Cost) ÷ Cost) × 100. A higher ROI means the project delivers more value than it costs.

Is a 20% project ROI good?

Many organizations consider 15–20%+ ROI strong for internal projects, but targets vary by industry and risk tolerance.

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