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function calculateEventMetrics() {
// Get values
var regInput = document.getElementById('totalRegistrants');
var attInput = document.getElementById('totalAttendees');
var errorDiv = document.getElementById('errorDisplay');
var resultsDiv = document.getElementById('resultsDisplay');
var registrations = parseFloat(regInput.value);
var attendees = parseFloat(attInput.value);
// Reset display
errorDiv.style.display = 'none';
errorDiv.innerHTML = ";
resultsDiv.style.display = 'none';
// Validation Logic
if (isNaN(registrations) || isNaN(attendees)) {
errorDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid numbers for both fields.";
errorDiv.style.display = 'block';
return;
}
if (registrations <= 0) {
errorDiv.innerHTML = "Total registrations must be greater than zero.";
errorDiv.style.display = 'block';
return;
}
if (attendees registrations) {
errorDiv.innerHTML = "Attendees cannot be higher than total registrations.";
errorDiv.style.display = 'block';
return;
}
// Calculation Logic
var showRate = (attendees / registrations) * 100;
var noShowRate = 100 – showRate;
var absentCount = registrations – attendees;
// Display Results
document.getElementById('showRateResult').innerHTML = showRate.toFixed(2) + '%';
document.getElementById('noShowRateResult').innerHTML = noShowRate.toFixed(2) + '%';
document.getElementById('absentCount').innerHTML = absentCount;
// Dynamic Analysis Text
var analysisText = document.getElementById('analysisText');
if (showRate >= 50) {
analysisText.innerHTML = "Great job! Your show rate is above 50%.";
analysisText.style.color = "#16a085";
analysisText.style.backgroundColor = "#e8f6f3";
} else if (showRate >= 30) {
analysisText.innerHTML = "Average performance. Aim to optimize your reminders.";
analysisText.style.color = "#d35400";
analysisText.style.backgroundColor = "#fdebd0";
} else {
analysisText.innerHTML = "Below average. Review your confirmation sequence.";
analysisText.style.color = "#c0392b";
analysisText.style.backgroundColor = "#fadbd8";
}
resultsDiv.style.display = 'block';
}
How to Calculate Show Rate: The Definitive Guide
Whether you are running webinars, hosting physical events, or managing a sales team's appointment calendar, the Show Rate is one of the most critical KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) you can track. It measures the effectiveness of your pre-event communication and the commitment level of your audience.
Use the calculator above to quickly determine your show rate, no-show rate, and total drop-off count. Below, we explain the formula, benchmarks, and strategies to improve your metrics.
The Show Rate Formula
Calculating your show rate is a straightforward percentage calculation. It compares the number of people who actually attended against the number of people who said they would come (registrants).
Show Rate = (Total Attendees ÷ Total Registrations) × 100
Conversely, you can calculate your No-Show Rate using this formula:
No-Show Rate = ((Total Registrations – Total Attendees) ÷ Total Registrations) × 100
Example Calculation
Let's say you hosted a webinar.
- You had 500 people register for the event.
- When the webinar started, 215 people logged in to watch.
Your calculation would be:
- (215 ÷ 500) = 0.43
- 0.43 × 100 = 43% Show Rate
What is a Good Show Rate?
Benchmarks vary significantly depending on the industry and the type of event (virtual vs. physical, paid vs. free).
- Free Webinars: typically see a show rate between 30% and 40%. Anything above 45% is considered excellent.
- Paid Events: usually have much higher show rates, often exceeding 80%, because attendees have a financial stake.
- Sales Appointments: B2B sales calls should aim for 70% to 80%. If your sales show rate is below 60%, there may be an issue with how the meeting was qualified or booked.
- Medical Appointments: The average no-show rate in healthcare is often around 18%, meaning an 82% show rate.
5 Ways to Improve Your Show Rate
If the calculator above shows a lower percentage than you'd like, consider implementing these strategies:
- Send Timely Reminders: Automate email and SMS reminders. A standard sequence is: 24 hours before, 1 hour before, and 15 minutes before the event.
- Use Calendar Invites: Ensure that when someone registers, the event is automatically added to their Google, Outlook, or Apple calendar.
- Provide Pre-Event Value: Send a teaser or a workbook before the event starts to build anticipation and commitment.
- Personalize Communication: Generic confirmations are easily ignored. Use the registrant's name and reference specific pain points the event will solve.
- Overbooking Strategy: For sales teams, if you know your show rate is consistently 70%, you might slightly overbook your calendar to maximize your time, though this requires careful management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my show rate so low?
Low show rates are often caused by a long gap between registration and the event, lack of reminders, or the event being perceived as low value. Technical friction (e.g., difficult login links) can also reduce attendance.
Does "Total Registrations" include cancelled bookings?
Generally, no. When calculating show rate, you should usually exclude people who proactively cancelled before the event started, as they notified you of their absence. However, some strict models include them to measure overall retention.
What is the difference between Show Rate and Conversion Rate?
Show Rate measures attendance relative to registrations. Conversion Rate usually measures the final action taken by the attendees (e.g., buying a product) relative to the number of attendees or total registrants.