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Sales Pipeline Calculator

Calculate exactly how much pipeline you need to hit your revenue targets. Understand your coverage ratio and opportunity requirements.

Your target revenue for the period

Average closed-won deal value

Your opportunity-to-close rate

Average days from opportunity to close

Understanding Sales Pipeline Coverage

Sales pipeline coverage is one of the most critical metrics for predicting revenue outcomes. It tells you whether you have enough opportunities in your pipeline to hit your quota, accounting for your historical win rate.

What is Pipeline Coverage Ratio?

Pipeline coverage ratio is the total value of your pipeline divided by your quota or revenue target. It answers the question: "Do I have enough opportunities to hit my number?"

Pipeline Coverage = Total Pipeline Value / Revenue Target

What is a Good Pipeline Coverage Ratio?

The ideal coverage ratio depends on your win rate:

  • 3x coverage: Industry standard for ~33% win rate
  • 4x coverage: Recommended for 25% win rate
  • 5x coverage: Conservative target for complex sales
  • 2x coverage: May work for high-velocity, high win rate teams

Pipeline Coverage by Stage

Not all pipeline is created equal. Weight your pipeline by stage probability:

Early Stage (10-20%)

Discovery, qualification. High volume, low probability.

Mid Stage (40-60%)

Demo, proposal. Moderate probability.

Late Stage (70-90%)

Negotiation, verbal commit. High probability.

Commit (90%+)

Contract sent, awaiting signature.

How to Build Pipeline

  • Outbound prospecting: Cold email, cold calling, LinkedIn outreach
  • Inbound marketing: SEO, content marketing, paid ads
  • Referrals: Customer referrals, partner referrals
  • Events: Trade shows, webinars, conferences
  • Account expansion: Upsells, cross-sells, renewals

Common Pipeline Mistakes

  • Sandbagging: Underreporting deals to look conservative
  • Happy ears: Overweighting probability based on hope
  • Stale pipeline: Not cleaning out old, dead opportunities
  • Single-threaded: Deals with only one champion
  • No close dates: Opportunities without specific timelines

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