Understanding RevPAR
Real-world scenario: A typical RevPAR case uses room revenue 27000 and rooms available 200. Enter the same figures below to reproduce the worked path.
What is RevPAR?
The primary rooms productivity KPI. Distinct from GOPPAR (profit per available room) and ADR (per room sold).
- Available = same definition as occupancy
- Room revenue basis labeled
- Check ADR × occupancy/100 ≈ RevPAR
The Formula
How we calculate. RevPAR = room revenue ÷ rooms available (or ADR × occupancy). See our methodology and accuracy policy .
Worked Example
Common Use Cases
- STR / competitive sets: RevPAR index
- GM scorecards: rooms productivity
- Budget reviews: RevPAR vs plan
Pro Tips
- Don’t mix TRevPAR without labeling
- Keep OOO policy consistent with occupancy
- Pair with GOPPAR for profit view
| Scenario | When to use |
|---|---|
| Percent of a number | Finding a part of a whole (tax, tip, score) |
| Percent change | Comparing old vs new values |
Limitations: RevPAR results are educational hotel and restaurant planning aids—not accounting, tax, or franchise reporting advice. Confirm definitions with your PMS, POS, and brand standards.
Common mistakes
- Swapping part and whole: The denominator must be the full total, not a subset.
- Rounding too early: Carry extra decimal places through multi-step work before rounding the final percent.
- Mixing percent and decimal forms: Enter rates in the format the calculator labels expect.
The worked example for revpar was verified with the calculator form on this page—enter the same values to confirm the result.
When to use this calculator
- Use this page when your wording matches revpar and the form labels on screen.
- Use percent of a number for “what is X% of Y?” problems.
- Use number is what percent when you know part and whole and need the percent.
Still unsure about revpar? Start with the quick answer above, then open the linked calculator that matches your wording.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use this revpar calculator?
For revpar, enter the values labeled on the form, then press Calculate. Compare the result to the worked example on this page.
What formula does this page use?
See the quick answer and formula box above for revpar—the same percentage calculator expression is applied to your inputs.
What if my result looks wrong?
When checking revpar, re-check part vs whole (or rate vs base), rounding, and whether percents were entered as 25 rather than 0.25 when the form expects percents.
Authoritative References
For hotel and restaurant performance concepts, consult:
- AHLA — lodging industry context
- Hospitality Net — industry explainers
- National Restaurant Association — restaurant operations context