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Repeat Purchase Rate Calculator

Calculate the percentage of customers who purchased more than once within the defined period or cohort.

Starting values are an editable worked example.

How to use

Calculate the percentage of customers who purchased more than once within the defined period or cohort.

  1. Enter Repeat customers.
  2. Enter Total customers.
  3. Calculate, then review the metric definition and comparison limits.

How it is calculated

Repeat purchase rate = repeat customers ÷ total customers × 100

Example

Three hundred repeat customers out of 1,000 give a 30% repeat purchase rate and 700 non-repeat customers.

Important notes

Define repeat purchase clearly: typically two or more orders within a fixed observation window. Changing the window can materially change the rate.

Worked examples and interpreting results

Three hundred repeat customers out of 1,000 give a 30% repeat purchase rate and 700 non-repeat customers.

Worked examples and interpreting results
CaseCalculationResult
Repeat rate300 ÷ 1000 × 10030 %
Non-repeat customers1000 − 300700

How to check the result

Define repeat purchase clearly: typically two or more orders within a fixed observation window. Changing the window can materially change the rate.

Frequently asked questions

What time window should be used?

It depends on the product purchase cycle. Choose a fixed window that fits the business and keep it consistent across comparisons.

Should the inputs use the same period?

Yes. Use figures from the same reporting period and accounting definition so balances and flows remain comparable.

Is the result enough for a decision?

No. The metric summarizes a numerical relationship; compare it with company history, industry context, and accounting or operating policies.