Estimate affiliate commissions from traffic
Estimate affiliate conversions, referred sales, commissions and earnings per click from your own assumptions.
Commission = Clicks x conversion rate x average order value x commission rate.
How to use the Affiliate Earnings Calculator
Estimate affiliate conversions, referred sales, commissions and earnings per click from your own assumptions.
Formula and method
Conversions = Clicks x conversion rate; commission = conversions x order value x commission rate.
Example
5,000 clicks at 2% conversion, $80 order value and 8% commission produce 100 sales and $640 commission.
Planning examples
These examples are mathematical scenarios designed to help with planning. They are not claims about typical market performance.
| Use | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Planning | Use your own recent data whenever possible. |
| Comparisons | Keep the same definition and time period across comparisons. |
| Benchmarks | Treat public benchmarks as context rather than guarantees. |
How to interpret the result
Actual affiliate income depends on attribution, approval rates, refunds, cookie windows, commission rules and traffic quality.
Frequently asked questions
Does this tool use an external API?
No. The calculation runs from the values you enter.
Is the result a guarantee?
No. It is a mathematical planning result based on your inputs.
Can I use my own real data?
Yes. Your own recent account or business data is usually the best input.
Can I compare different platforms?
Use caution because metric definitions and monetization models can differ by platform.