Enter the total space and the ad space into the calculator to determine the ad density. The ad density is the percentage of space that is taken up by advertisements.

Ad Density Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the ad density:

AD = (AS / TS) * 100

Variables:

  • AD is the ad density (%)
  • AS is the ad space (square inches)
  • TS is the total space (square inches)

To calculate the ad density, divide the ad space by the total space and then multiply by 100 to get the percentage.

What is Ad Density?

Ad density is a measure of how much of a page or space is occupied by advertisements. It is typically expressed as a percentage and is an important metric in advertising and media planning. A higher ad density can mean more revenue for publishers but can also lead to a poor user experience if the content is overwhelmed by ads.

How to Calculate Ad Density?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Ad Density.


  1. First, determine the total space (TS) available in square inches.
  2. Next, determine the ad space (AS) in square inches.
  3. Use the formula AD = (AS / TS) * 100 to calculate the ad density.
  4. Finally, calculate the Ad Density (AD) in percentage.
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem:

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

Total space (TS) = 500 square inches

Ad space (AS) = 150 square inches