YouTube Money Calculator

Estimate how much a YouTube channel earns from its views. The YouTube money calculator gives a low-to-high range, because RPM varies so much between channels.

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Estimated earnings
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Estimate only. Not financial advice.

How to use the YouTube Money Calculator

  1. Enter your Views and whether that is per day or per month.
  2. Set the share of Monetized views and a low and high RPM.
  3. Press Calculate. You get an earnings range for the period, with daily, monthly, and yearly figures.

How it works

earnings = views × monetized share ÷ 1,000 × RPM
low estimate uses the low RPM, high estimate the high RPM

RPM, revenue per mille, is what the creator keeps per 1,000 views after YouTube's share. It already includes views that show no ad, which is why it is lower than advertisers' CPM.

Examples

  • 100,000 views, 60% monetized, at a $4 RPM: $240.
  • 1,000,000 monthly views at 60% monetized and a $1 to $5 RPM: $600 to $3,000 a month.

Why estimates vary so much

A finance or tech channel with a US audience can earn an RPM above $10, while an entertainment channel with a global audience may earn under $1. Shorts pay far less per view than long videos. That is why the calculator always shows a range.

Limitations

  • Covers ad revenue only. Sponsorships, memberships, Super Chat, and merchandise are not included.
  • You need to be in the YouTube Partner Program to earn ad revenue.
  • Channel analytics show your real RPM; use it for the most accurate result.

Frequently asked questions

How much does YouTube pay per 1,000 views?

Most channels earn roughly $1 to $5 per 1,000 views in RPM, and some niches earn much more.

What is the difference between CPM and RPM on YouTube?

CPM is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions. RPM is what you earn per 1,000 views after YouTube's cut.

How much does a video with 1 million views earn?

At a $1 to $5 RPM with 60% monetized views, about $600 to $3,000.

Often used together with the YouTube Money Calculator.