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Viral Coefficient Calculator

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Viral coefficient (k)

1.00

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How to use the Viral Coefficient Calculator

The Viral Coefficient Calculator works out your viral coefficient (k) in an instant. Enter invites sent per user and invite conversion rate and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.

  1. Enter the invites sent per user.
  2. Enter the invite conversion rate.
  3. Read off your viral coefficient (k) — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

Formula

The Viral Coefficient Calculator uses the formula:

Viral coefficient (k) = Invites sent per user × Invite conversion rate ÷ 100

Worked example

For example, with invites sent per user of 5 and invite conversion rate of 2%, the viral coefficient (k) is 1.00.

Inputs used
Invites sent per user 5
Invite conversion rate 2%
Results
Viral coefficient (k) 1.00

Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.

Key terms explained

Conversion rate
The percentage of visitors who complete a desired action, such as a purchase or sign-up.

Frequently asked questions

Multiply invites sent per user by the conversion rate. 5 invites at 20% gives a k of 1.

Each user brings more than one new user, so growth is self-sustaining and can compound.

Growth still gets a boost from referrals but is not self-sustaining; you need other acquisition channels.

Encourage more invites and raise the conversion rate with better incentives and onboarding.

Enter the invites sent per user. Enter the invite conversion rate. Read off your viral coefficient (k) — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

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