YouTube money calculator

YouTube earnings are roughly your views divided by 1,000, multiplied by your RPM (revenue per 1,000 views). RPM for most channels falls between about $1 and $5, and can be much higher in finance, business and tech. Enter your daily views below to see a realistic range. These are estimates, not a promise of income.

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Results are estimates for planning. They are not a guarantee of earnings or approval.

How this is calculated

Estimated earnings = (views ÷ 1,000) × RPM. RPM is what you keep per 1,000 views after YouTube takes its share, so no extra cut is removed here. Monthly is daily × 30 and yearly is daily × 365.

Questions

How much does YouTube pay per 1,000 views?

It varies by topic, country and season. Many channels see an RPM between $1 and $5 per 1,000 views. Finance, business and software channels are often higher, and entertainment and Shorts are usually lower.

What is the difference between RPM and CPM?

CPM is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions. RPM is what you actually earn per 1,000 video views after YouTube's share, including views with no ads. Use RPM to estimate income.

Do YouTube Shorts pay the same as long videos?

No. Shorts are paid from a shared pool and usually earn far less per 1,000 views than long-form videos.

When can a channel start earning?

A channel must be accepted into the YouTube Partner Program first. Check the current requirements in YouTube Studio under Earn.

What to do with the result

Earnings need watch time from real viewers who see ads. Promotion can help a good video get found, but it does not turn into ad revenue by itself.

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