YouTube Revenue Calculator
Estimate how much money a YouTube channel can earn using this free YouTube Money Calculator.
Enter your daily video views and estimated RPM or CPM to instantly calculate potential daily, monthly, and yearly YouTube AdSense earnings.
The calculator also projects future income based on channel growth, helping creators, influencers, and marketers understand how YouTube monetization works and forecast realistic revenue from video views.
Estimate your AdSense earnings and project channel growth.
How Much Does YouTube Pay Per 1,000 Views?
YouTube creators typically earn between $2 and $10 per 1,000 views depending on audience location, niche, and advertiser demand. Channels focused on finance, software, and education often earn the highest RPM, while entertainment and gaming channels usually earn lower rates. YouTube Shorts monetization is significantly lower but can generate massive viral view volumes.
How YouTube Revenue Is Calculated
YouTube earnings are typically estimated using RPM (Revenue Per Mille), which represents the exact amount a creator earns for every 1,000 video views after YouTube takes its standard 45% revenue share.
To estimate your total income, multiply your total views by your RPM value, and divide the result by 1,000. For example, if your channel receives 10,000 views per day and your RPM is $3.50, your estimated daily earnings would be $35. Note that CPM (Cost Per Mille) is what the advertiser pays, not what you receive.
Long-form vs. YouTube Shorts RPM
YouTube Shorts are monetized differently than standard videos. Because multiple Shorts are viewed in rapid succession, the ad revenue is pooled and split among creators. Because of this, the RPM for YouTube Shorts is significantly lower (typically between $0.02 and $0.05), but is offset by the massive viral view counts Shorts can achieve.
Typical YouTube RPM by Niche & Country
Your RPM will vary wildly depending on the geographic location of your audience and the specific topic (niche) of your videos. Advertisers pay significantly more to reach audiences in the USA and UK, and pay premiums for audiences interested in software and finance.
| Content Niche | Average RPM Estimate |
|---|---|
| Finance & Investing | $15.00 – $40.00 |
| Technology & Software | $5.00 – $15.00 |
| Education & Tutorials | $8.00 – $20.00 |
| Vlogs & Entertainment | $3.00 – $8.00 |
| Gaming | $2.00 – $6.00 |
| Shorts (YouTube Shorts) | $0.02 – $0.05 |
How to Use the YouTube Revenue Calculator
Whether you are launching a new faceless channel, planning your content strategy, or just curious about how much your favorite creators make, our YouTube Revenue Calculator provides highly accurate AdSense estimates. By focusing on your RPM (Revenue Per Mille), we bypass the guesswork and show you exactly what a creator takes home.
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Step 1: Estimate Daily Views. Use the slider or type in the average number of views the channel gets per day. For example, if you upload a new documentary on Ancient Egypt or World War II and it steadily brings in 10,000 views a day across your channel, enter 10,000.
- Step 2: Determine Your RPM. Your RPM is how much money you personally keep per 1,000 views. Move the slider to match your niche. Entertainment and gaming channels often sit around $1.00 - $3.00, while highly educational or financial channels can see RPMs between $8.00 and $15.00!
- Step 3: Analyze Your Potential. The calculator instantly works in real-time. Check the bottom grid to see your projected daily, monthly, and yearly income based on those exact metrics.
CPM vs. RPM: What is the difference?
Many generic calculators use CPM (Cost Per Mille), which is how much advertisers pay YouTube. However, YouTube takes a 45% cut of that money. RPM (Revenue Per Mille) is the actual, final amount of money deposited into your AdSense account per 1,000 views. By using RPM, this calculator gives you a much more realistic picture of your actual earnings.