Metrics · Finance · Channel · Monthly · $ · Updated 2026-07-21

What is Pipeline Value?

Short answer: The total dollar value of all open sales opportunities at a point in time.

Definition

The total dollar value of all open sales opportunities at a point in time.

Formula

Sum of (Deal value x Stage probability) across all open opportunities

How to measure

Sum the weighted value of every open opportunity, multiplying each deal's value by its stage-based probability of closing.

Why track it

Pipeline value is the primary forward-looking indicator for revenue forecasting, well before deals actually close.

Example

A team reports $1.2 million in weighted pipeline value heading into the final month of the quarter against a $900,000 target.

FAQ

What is Pipeline Value?
The total dollar value of all open sales opportunities at a point in time.
How do you calculate Pipeline Value?
Sum of (Deal value x Stage probability) across all open opportunities
Why track Pipeline Value?
Pipeline value is the primary forward-looking indicator for revenue forecasting, well before deals actually close.
What is Pipeline Value? Definition, formula, and growth use · Cofounderbase