Revenue Share (revshare) Calculator

June 29, 2025

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Revenue Share Calculator

Use this tool to calculate how a total revenue amount is split between two parties based on a specific percentage allocation for one party.

Enter Revenue Details

Total Revenue Amount: Enter the full amount of revenue to be shared.

Party One Share Percentage (%): Enter the percentage of the total revenue allocated to Party One (between 0 and 100).

Understanding Revenue Share

What is Revenue Share?

Revenue share, or revshare, is a business model where individuals or entities agree to share the income generated from a business activity, product, or service. It's a common practice in partnerships, affiliate marketing, software licensing, content creation, and various other collaborations.

How a Simple Two-Party Share Works

In its simplest form with two parties, if Party One receives a certain percentage, Party Two automatically receives the remaining percentage of the total revenue (100% minus Party One's percentage).

Revenue Share Formula

The amount for a party is calculated using the following formula:

Party's Amount = Total Revenue × (Percentage / 100)

For a two-party split, Party Two's percentage is simply:

Party Two % = 100% - Party One %

This calculator applies these formulas to determine the specific amounts each party receives.

Revenue Share Examples

Click on an example to see how the calculation works:

Example 1: 50/50 Partnership Split

Scenario: Two partners agree to split profits 50/50. They generated $5,000 in total revenue.

1. Known Values: Total Revenue = $5,000, Party One Share = 50%.

2. Calculate Party One Amount: $5,000 * (50 / 100) = $5,000 * 0.50 = $2,500.

3. Calculate Party Two Percentage: 100% - 50% = 50%.

4. Calculate Party Two Amount: $5,000 * (50 / 100) = $5,000 * 0.50 = $2,500.

Conclusion: Party One gets $2,500 and Party Two gets $2,500.

Example 2: Affiliate Commission

Scenario: An affiliate marketer earns a 15% commission on sales. Total revenue from affiliate sales is $1,200.

1. Known Values: Total Revenue = $1,200, Party One (Affiliate) Share = 15%.

2. Calculate Party One Amount: $1,200 * (15 / 100) = $1,200 * 0.15 = $180.

3. Calculate Party Two Percentage: 100% - 15% = 85%.

4. Calculate Party Two Amount: $1,200 * (85 / 100) = $1,200 * 0.85 = $1,020.

Conclusion: The affiliate gets $180, and the company keeps $1,020.

Example 3: Content Creator Royalties

Scenario: A platform pays a content creator 60% of the ad revenue generated by their content. Total ad revenue is $350.

1. Known Values: Total Revenue = $350, Party One (Creator) Share = 60%.

2. Calculate Party One Amount: $350 * (60 / 100) = $350 * 0.60 = $210.

3. Calculate Party Two Percentage: 100% - 60% = 40%.

4. Calculate Party Two Amount: $350 * (40 / 100) = $350 * 0.40 = $140.

Conclusion: The creator receives $210, and the platform keeps $140.

Example 4: 80/20 Software Licensing

Scenario: A software developer has a deal to get 80% of licensing fees, with the distributor getting 20%. Licensing fees totaled $7,500.

1. Known Values: Total Revenue = $7,500, Party One (Developer) Share = 80%.

2. Calculate Party One Amount: $7,500 * (80 / 100) = $7,500 * 0.80 = $6,000.

3. Calculate Party Two Percentage: 100% - 80% = 20%.

4. Calculate Party Two Amount: $7,500 * (20 / 100) = $7,500 * 0.20 = $1,500.

Conclusion: The developer gets $6,000, and the distributor gets $1,500.

Example 5: 100% Allocation to One Party

Scenario: An agreement states Party One receives 100% of a specific revenue stream totaling $1,500.

1. Known Values: Total Revenue = $1,500, Party One Share = 100%.

2. Calculate Party One Amount: $1,500 * (100 / 100) = $1,500 * 1.00 = $1,500.

3. Calculate Party Two Percentage: 100% - 100% = 0%.

4. Calculate Party Two Amount: $1,500 * (0 / 100) = $1,500 * 0.00 = $0.

Conclusion: Party One gets the full $1,500, and Party Two gets $0.

Example 6: 0% Allocation to One Party

Scenario: An agreement states Party One receives 0% of revenue totaling $800.

1. Known Values: Total Revenue = $800, Party One Share = 0%.

2. Calculate Party One Amount: $800 * (0 / 100) = $800 * 0.00 = $0.

3. Calculate Party Two Percentage: 100% - 0% = 100%.

4. Calculate Party Two Amount: $800 * (100 / 100) = $800 * 1.00 = $800.

Conclusion: Party One gets $0, and Party Two gets the full $800.

Example 7: Uneven Split (75/25)

Scenario: A project partnership splits revenue 75% to Party One and 25% to Party Two. Total revenue is $2,200.

1. Known Values: Total Revenue = $2,200, Party One Share = 75%.

2. Calculate Party One Amount: $2,200 * (75 / 100) = $2,200 * 0.75 = $1,650.

3. Calculate Party Two Percentage: 100% - 75% = 25%.

4. Calculate Party Two Amount: $2,200 * (25 / 100) = $2,200 * 0.25 = $550.

Conclusion: Party One gets $1,650, and Party Two gets $550.

Example 8: Small Revenue Amount

Scenario: A micro-transaction resulted in $0.75 revenue, split 30% to Party One.

1. Known Values: Total Revenue = $0.75, Party One Share = 30%.

2. Calculate Party One Amount: $0.75 * (30 / 100) = $0.75 * 0.30 = $0.225.

3. Calculate Party Two Percentage: 100% - 30% = 70%.

4. Calculate Party Two Amount: $0.75 * (70 / 100) = $0.75 * 0.70 = $0.525.

Conclusion: Party One gets $0.23 (rounded) and Party Two gets $0.53 (rounded).

Example 9: Large Revenue Amount

Scenario: A large project generates $500,000 in revenue, split 40% to Party One.

1. Known Values: Total Revenue = $500,000, Party One Share = 40%.

2. Calculate Party One Amount: $500,000 * (40 / 100) = $500,000 * 0.40 = $200,000.

3. Calculate Party Two Percentage: 100% - 40% = 60%.

4. Calculate Party Two Amount: $500,000 * (60 / 100) = $500,000 * 0.60 = $300,000.

Conclusion: Party One gets $200,000, and Party Two gets $300,000.

Example 10: Zero Revenue

Scenario: There was no revenue generated in a period. Total revenue is $0, split 70% to Party One.

1. Known Values: Total Revenue = $0, Party One Share = 70%.

2. Calculate Party One Amount: $0 * (70 / 100) = $0 * 0.70 = $0.

3. Calculate Party Two Percentage: 100% - 70% = 30%.

4. Calculate Party Two Amount: $0 * (30 / 100) = $0 * 0.30 = $0.

Conclusion: Both parties receive $0, as there was no revenue to share.

Frequently Asked Questions about Revenue Share

1. What is Revenue Share?

Revenue share is an agreement to split the total income generated by a business activity or asset between different parties involved in its creation or distribution.

2. Why is Revenue Share used?

It's used to align interests between partners, compensate contributors (like affiliates or content creators), manage risk by basing payments on actual income, and create scalable payment models.

3. Does this calculator work for more than two parties?

No, this specific calculator is designed only for a simple two-party split where Party Two receives whatever percentage remains after Party One's share is taken from 100%.

4. Is revenue share calculated on gross or net revenue?

This depends entirely on the specific agreement! "Revenue" can mean gross income before expenses (gross revenue share) or income after certain costs are deducted (net revenue share, or profit share). This calculator simply takes the "Total Revenue Amount" you provide, so ensure you input the figure that is agreed upon for sharing.

5. What are common revenue share percentages?

There's no single standard. Percentages vary greatly depending on the industry, the value each party brings, market norms, and negotiation. Common splits include 50/50, 60/40, 70/30, or even higher percentages for key contributors (like 80% for a software developer selling through a platform).

6. What happens if I enter a percentage greater than 100%?

The calculator is designed to prevent this and will show an error, as a share percentage must be between 0% and 100% inclusive.

7. Can I enter 0 for the total revenue or percentage?

Yes, you can. If total revenue is 0, both parties will receive 0. If Party One's percentage is 0%, Party One receives 0 and Party Two receives 100% of the revenue. If Party One's percentage is 100%, Party One receives 100% and Party Two receives 0.

8. Does this calculation include taxes or fees?

No, this calculator performs a basic percentage split on the input amount. It does not account for taxes, payment processing fees, platform fees, or any other deductions that might apply to the actual payout. These would need to be handled separately according to your specific agreement and local regulations.

9. What units should I use for the Total Revenue?

The calculator works with any unit (dollars, euros, points, etc.) as long as you use it consistently. The resulting amounts for Party One and Party Two will be in the same unit you entered for the Total Revenue.

10. Can I use this for salary or fixed payments?

No, this calculator is specifically for *revenue* share, which is based on a percentage of variable income. Salaries and fixed payments are different compensation models.