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What is CPA?

Definition

Cost per acquisition: the average cost to get one customer or conversion.

Formula: Spend divided by acquisitions

CPA and cost per result are often used interchangeably, but an acquisition may mean a sale, a sign-up or another business outcome the client defines. Agree the definition with the client at onboarding.

Learn moreHow to Set a Target Cost Per Result for Each Meta Ads Client

Related terms

Cost per resultCPLROAS

All terms in the glossary

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Checking every account, every day
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