How to calculate Instagram engagement rate
The most common formula is:
Engagement rate = (average likes + average comments) ÷ followers × 100
Take your last 5–10 posts, average the likes and comments, and divide by your follower count. This calculator does the math for you.
What is a good Instagram engagement rate? (2026 benchmarks)
- Under 1% — low; audience may be inactive or partly fake.
- 1–3% — average / solid for most accounts.
- 3–6% — high; strongly engaged audience.
- Over 6% — excellent, often smaller niche communities.
Smaller accounts usually see higher rates than large ones. Brands care about engagement rate more than raw follower count when choosing creators.