YouTube Money Calculator
Estimate how much a YouTube channel or video earns from ads, based on views, niche, and format. Paste a video link to use its real view count.
Estimated earnings
Estimates of ad revenue after YouTube's share. Real earnings depend on audience country, watch time, season, and how many views are monetized. Sponsorships, memberships, and affiliate income are not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RPM on YouTube?
RPM (revenue per mille) is what a creator earns per 1,000 views after YouTube takes its share. It is lower than CPM, which is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions.
Why does niche change earnings so much?
Advertisers pay more to reach viewers who are about to spend money, such as people researching finance, software, or business tools. Entertainment and music audiences are cheaper to reach.
How much do YouTube Shorts pay?
Shorts revenue comes from a shared pool and usually works out to a few cents per 1,000 views, far less than long-form videos.
How many views do I need to earn $100?
At a $4 RPM you need about 25,000 monetized views. At a $1 RPM it takes about 100,000. Use the calculator with your niche to see your own range.
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