AOV

metrics

Average Order Value

Definition

The average amount customers spend per transaction. A key metric for understanding customer purchasing behavior.

How to Calculate AOV

Total Revenue ÷ Number of Orders

Example

Scenario: You generate $10,000 in revenue from 200 orders

Calculation: $10,000 ÷ 200 = $50 AOV

What's a Good AOV?

Varies widely by industry, $30-$150 typical for most DTC

Common Mistakes

  • Not implementing upsells or cross-sells
  • Focusing only on acquisition without optimizing order value

💡 Expert Tip

Small AOV improvements compound. A $10 AOV increase on 1000 orders = $10,000 extra revenue with the same traffic.

— Based on $100M+ in managed ad spend

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By Kristijan Arapov • Based on $100M+ in managed ad spend • Updated 2026

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