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Pipeline Velocity Calculator
A calculator for measuring and improving pipeline velocity - the rate at which opportunities move through your funnel.
What's included
- Velocity Formula Calculator
- Pipeline velocity equation
- Component breakdown
- Benchmarking framework
- Improvement Modeling
- Impact of conversion rate improvement
- Impact of deal size improvement
- Impact of cycle time improvement
- Combined improvement scenarios
- Segment Analysis
- Velocity by source
- Velocity by segment
- Velocity by rep
- Action Prioritization
- Highest impact improvements
- Quick wins identification
Best used when
- Diagnosing funnel problems
- Prioritizing optimization efforts
- Setting demand gen goals
- Sales-marketing alignment
- Board reporting
Why this is Gold
Pipeline velocity is a single metric that captures funnel efficiency. This calculator shows exactly which lever to pull for maximum impact.
The template
The Template
THE FORMULA
Pipeline Velocity Equation
Pipeline Velocity = (# of Opportunities × Average Deal Size × Win Rate) / Sales Cycle Length
Result: Revenue per day entering closing stage
INPUT YOUR DATA
Current State Metrics
| Component | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Number of opportunities | Active opps in pipeline | |
| Average deal size | $ | Typical closed-won |
| Win rate | % | Opp to closed-won |
| Sales cycle (days) | Opp to close |
Your Velocity Calculation
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunities | |
| × Deal size | $ |
| × Win rate | % |
| ÷ Cycle length | days |
| = Pipeline Velocity | $/day |
IMPROVEMENT MODELING
Impact of Each Lever
| If You Improve... | By This Much | Velocity Change |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunities | +20% | +20% |
| Deal size | +20% | +20% |
| Win rate | +20% | +20% |
| Cycle time | -20% (faster) | +25% |
Scenario Planning
| Scenario | Opportunities | Deal Size | Win Rate | Cycle | Velocity | vs Current |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | $ | % | days | $/day | - | |
| Conservative | $ | % | days | $/day | +__% | |
| Moderate | $ | % | days | $/day | +__% | |
| Aggressive | $ | % | days | $/day | +__% |
SEGMENT ANALYSIS
Velocity by Source
| Lead Source | Opps | Deal Size | Win % | Cycle | Velocity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound | $ | % | days | $/day | |
| Outbound | $ | % | days | $/day | |
| Partner | $ | % | days | $/day | |
| Events | $ | % | days | $/day |
Velocity by Segment
| Segment | Opps | Deal Size | Win % | Cycle | Velocity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | $ | % | days | $/day | |
| Mid-market | $ | % | days | $/day | |
| SMB | $ | % | days | $/day |
OPTIMIZATION PRIORITIES
Quick Wins Identification
| Lever | Current | Benchmark | Gap | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opportunities | High / Med / Low | |||
| Deal size | $ | $ | ||
| Win rate | % | % | ||
| Cycle time | days | days |
Action Plan
| Priority | Action | Expected Impact | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +__% velocity | ||
| 2 | +__% velocity | ||
| 3 | +__% velocity |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pipeline Velocity Calculator?
A calculator for measuring and improving pipeline velocity - the rate at which opportunities move through your funnel.
Who is the Pipeline Velocity Calculator for?
It is built for CMOs and their teams working on Demand Generation. The AI coach adapts it to your company, stage, and goals.
How long does the Pipeline Velocity Calculator take to use?
It saves roughly 20+ hours versus building from scratch. Our AI coach can tailor the calculator to your situation in minutes, then hand you a step-by-step plan.
Is the Pipeline Velocity Calculator free?
Yes. You can read the full calculator and start getting coached through it for free. Sign in to save your tailored version and track your next steps.
How does the AI coach help with the Pipeline Velocity Calculator?
The coach teaches you the framework, asks a few questions about your business, tailors the calculator to you, and gives you measurable next steps to execute.