What is a weighted sales pipeline?

Why this matters

A weighted pipeline is an estimate that adjusts the value of open deals by their assigned likelihood of closing.

The calculation is straightforward: multiply each deal’s value by its weight, then add the results.

A simple example

Suppose you have:

Deal A: €10,000 — 20% — €2,000.

Deal B: €8,000 — 50% — €4,000.

Deal C: €5,000 — 80% — €4,000.

Your open pipeline is €23,000. Your weighted pipeline is €10,000.

That does not mean you will receive €10,000. It means the assigned weights produce a €10,000 planning estimate.

What the number misses

A weighted pipeline depends on the quality of its inputs. A deal marked “80% likely” may still have no confirmed buying date. A buyer may change direction. A large deal can move your forecast substantially.

Use the number alongside deal notes, recent activity, next steps, and your knowledge of the buyer.

How to use it well

Review the largest contributors to your forecast. Ask whether the stage, close date, and next action are still accurate. Update the deal when you learn something new rather than waiting until the end of the month.

RevenueRobotics places weighted forecast alongside deal information and daily actions so you can look beyond the total.

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