Enter the bid-ask spread ($) and the sales price ($) into the Calculator. The calculator will evaluate the Bid Rate. 

Bid Rate Formula

BR = BAS / SP * 100

Variables:

  • BR is the Bid Rate (%)
  • BAS is the bid-ask spread ($)
  • SP is the sales price ($)

To calculate Bid Rate, divide the bid-ask spread by the sales price, then multiply by 100.

How to Calculate Bid Rate?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Bid Rate.


  1. First, determine the bid-ask spread ($). 
  2. Next, determine the sales price ($). 
  3. Next, gather the formula from above = BR = BAS / SP * 100.
  4. Finally, calculate the Bid Rate.
  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.

bid-ask spread ($) = 3

sales price ($) = 100