Enter the number of prospective customers and the Rule of 7 into the calculator to determine the total number of exposures needed. This calculator can also evaluate any of the variables given the others are known.

Rule Of 7 Formula

The following formula can be used to calculate the number of exposures needed to achieve the Rule of 7.

E = 7 * C

Variables:

  • E is the total number of exposures needed
  • C is the number of prospective customers

To calculate the total number of exposures needed, multiply the number of prospective customers by 7. This will give you the total number of times your advertisement needs to be seen or heard by each prospective customer to effectively influence their behavior according to the Rule of 7.

What is a Rule Of 7?

The Rule of 7 is a marketing principle that suggests a prospective customer needs to hear or see an advertiser’s message at least seven times before they take action to buy that product or service. This rule emphasizes the importance of brand visibility and repeated exposure to an advertisement in influencing consumer behavior. It is based on the belief that repeated messages can create a stronger memory recall among audiences.

How to Calculate Rule Of 7?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Rule Of 7.


  1. First, determine the number of prospective customers (C).
  2. Next, use the formula E = 7 * C to calculate the total number of exposures needed (E).
  3. Finally, calculate the Rule Of 7.
  4. After inserting the value of C 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.

Number of prospective customers (C) = 10