Sales Planning Tool

Sales Funnel Conversion Calculator

Reverse-engineer your sales funnel. Start with your revenue target and calculate exactly how many leads, MQLs, and opportunities you need.

Funnel Calculator

Conversion Rates

25%
40%
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25%

Your Funnel Requirements

Leads6,667
MQLs1,667
SQLs667
Opportunities400
Closed Deals100
Pipeline Needed
$20,000,000
Overall Conversion
1.50%

To hit $5,000,000 in revenue, you need 6,667 leads to generate 100 closed deals.

What Is Reverse Funnel Planning?

Reverse funnel planning starts with your revenue target and works backward through each funnel stage to determine how many leads you need at the top.

This approach ensures your marketing and sales efforts are aligned to hit specific revenue goals rather than just generating activity.

How to Optimize Each Funnel Stage

Top of Funnel (Leads)

Focus on quality over quantity. Better targeting reduces the number of leads needed.

Middle of Funnel (MQL/SQL)

Improve lead scoring and qualification criteria to pass only ready-to-buy leads to sales.

Bottom of Funnel (Close)

Optimize your sales process, demo quality, and follow-up cadence to improve close rates.

Overall Funnel Health

Monitor conversion rates at each stage. A 10% improvement anywhere compounds through the funnel.

Optimize Your Funnel with AI Insights

RevWiser helps you understand where deals get stuck and how to move them forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical funnel conversion rates?
Lead→MQL: 20-30%, MQL→SQL: 30-50%, SQL→Opp: 50-70%, Opp→Close: 20-30%. These vary significantly by industry.
Which funnel stage should I optimize first?
Start with the lowest conversion rate stage. Small improvements there have the biggest impact on overall results.
Do I need all these funnel stages?
Not necessarily. Simpler businesses might only need Lead→Opp→Close. The key is consistency in how you define and track each stage.
How much pipeline coverage do I need?
Most teams target 3-4x pipeline coverage (pipeline value = 3-4x quota). Higher coverage provides buffer for deals that slip.

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