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Google review calculator

Unlock your business’s potential with our precise Google review calculator. Discover exactly how many 5-star reviews you need to achieve your target rating and attract more customers to your business.

How the Google Rating Calculator works?

  • 1.

    Enter your current Google reviews rating (for example, 4.2).

  • 2.

    Type the total number of reviews you have at the moment (for example, 50).

  • 3.

    Specify your desired average rating (for example, 4.5).

Get the goal:

  • The calculator tells you how many additional 5-star reviews you need to achieve your target.

FAQs about Google rating calculator


Around 90% of customers read online reviews before making a purchase.
Customers are willing to spend up to 31% more at businesses with “excellent” reviews.
87–90% of consumers use online reviews to evaluate local businesses.
Moving from 3.0 to 4.0 – can lead to a 44% increase in conversions
Google rounds ratings to the nearest tenth (0.1). Here’s how it works:
Example 1: A computed average of 4.94 rounds down to 4.9.
Example 2: A computed average of 4.95 rounds up to 5.0.
The tool uses your current review breakdown to calculate the weighted average and then determines how many perfect ratings are needed to reach your target average.
Yes. Engaging with your customers by addressing negative reviews professionally and encouraging satisfied customers to share their positive experiences can also help improve your average rating over time.
Achieving a perfect 5.0 rating can be challenging, but here are some strategies:

Encourage positive feedback: Invite satisfied customers to share their experiences.
Engage actively: Respond promptly and professionally to all reviews, especially any negative ones.
Consistent quality: Maintain high standards in your products or services to naturally garner positive reviews.
Review management: Monitor feedback regularly and address any issues that might lower your rating.

Remember, while a perfect 5.0 is admirable, a slightly lower rating can sometimes be seen as more genuine by potential customers.
Trust factor: Ratings between 4.7 and 4.9 are often seen as more trustworthy than a perfect 5.0, which can sometimes seem too good to be true, especially when many reviews are involved.
Review order: Many potential customers read negative reviews first. Addressing these promptly can make a significant difference.
Engagement matters: Respond professionally to every review—this builds trust and reassures future customers that you value feedback.
Long-term srategy: Encourage satisfied customers to leave reviews to gradually build a more authentic rating profile.

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