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Trade show ROI

Booth, travel, staff: what each lead costs and what the event brings in.

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How it works

Total cost = sum of items. Cost per lead = cost / leads. ROI = (customers × value − cost) / cost.

Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.

Worked example

With the default values:

  • Booth and registration4500
  • Travel, hotel, meals2200
  • Staff cost3000
  • Materials and giveaways900
  • Qualified leads85
  • Lead → customer rate (%)12
  • Average customer value (margin)1800

you get:

  • Event ROI73 %
  • Total cost€10,600.00
  • Cost per lead€124.71
  • Expected customers10.2

Frequently asked questions

How does the “Trade show ROI” tool work?

Total cost = sum of items. Cost per lead = cost / leads. ROI = (customers × value − cost) / cost.

What do I need to enter?

Just fill in: booth and registration, travel, hotel, meals, staff cost, materials and giveaways, qualified leads, lead → customer rate. The result updates as you type.

Can you give an example?

Booth and registration: 4500; Travel, hotel, meals: 2200; Staff cost: 3000; Materials and giveaways: 900; Qualified leads: 85 → Event ROI: 73 %; Total cost: €10,600.00.

Is this calculator free, and is my data private?

Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.