What is churn and how do you calculate it?
Separate the rate from the reasons behind cancellations.
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Enter canceled customers and the starting base. Then pair the rate with the reasons that appear in the cancellation survey.
Enter both numbers
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The math is simple. The important part is keeping the same rule when comparing periods.
Transparent math
Churn = customers canceled ÷ customers at period start × 100. Record the period and denominator so you do not compare rates built from different bases.
Divide customers canceled during the period by customers at the start of the period and multiply by 100. Keep that rule for monthly comparisons.
No. The rate shows how much happened; a churn survey helps explain the reasons and context behind each cancellation.
There is no universal number without context. Compare the history of the same customer type, period, contract, and calculation rule.
Use ready-made churn questions to learn what influenced the decision and choose the next investigation.
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The calculation shows the signal. These paths turn it into a survey and a decision.
Separate the rate from the reasons behind cancellations.
Read about churn →Use ready-made questions to understand what influenced the exit.
View the churn template →Organize the send, summary, and next investigation.
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