What Is CPM (Cost per 1,000 Impressions)?

Cost Per Mille (CPM) is the price paid for every 1,000 impressions served in an ad auction.

Formula & calculation

CPM = (Ad Spend / Impressions) × 1,000

Practical example

Spending 600 USD for 100,000 impressions equals a 6.00 USD CPM.

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