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Instagram engagement rate calculator
Calculate your Instagram engagement rate with weighted metrics. Get a performance grade and benchmarks for your follower size.
Engagement rate result
ExcellentWeighted engagement rate
4.72%
Based on 9 posts. Weighted: likes (1×), comments (2×), saves (1.5×), shares (2×)
Like rate
3.40%
Comment rate
0.18%
Save rate
0.48%
Share rate
0.12%
Benchmark for your follower size
LowAverageHigh
0.8%1.8%3%
Your rate
4.72%
Engagement rate is calculated as (weighted interactions ÷ followers) × 100. Saves and shares are weighted higher because they signal stronger content quality to the Instagram algorithm. Compare your rate against accounts with a similar follower count.
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FAQ
Instagram engagement calculator FAQ
How is Instagram engagement rate calculated?+
Engagement rate = (weighted interactions ÷ followers) × 100. We weight interactions by importance: likes (1×), comments (2×), saves (1.5×), and shares (2×). This gives a more accurate picture of content performance than likes alone.
What is a good Instagram engagement rate in 2026?+
It depends on follower count. For accounts under 10K, 3–5% is good. For 10K–100K, 1.5–3% is solid. For 100K–1M, 1–2% is strong. Macro accounts (1M+) typically see 0.5–1%.
Why do saves and shares matter more than likes?+
Saves and shares are strong signals to the Instagram algorithm that your content is valuable. The algorithm prioritizes content that users want to revisit (saves) or send to others (shares). That's why they're weighted higher in the calculation.
Should I calculate engagement rate per post or per account?+
Per account (average across 9 recent posts) is the standard industry metric. Per post is useful for spotting your best-performing content. This calculator uses the average across your specified number of posts.