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YouTube Money Calculator

Estimate ad earnings from your monthly views. The result is a range, because real RPM depends on your niche and where your viewers live.

Free, no sign-up, runs in your browser. Updated 2026-10-29.

How YouTube ad earnings work

Creators in the YouTube Partner Program earn a share of the ad revenue on their videos. The number that matters is RPM, revenue per 1,000 views, measured after YouTube takes its share. This calculator multiplies your views by an RPM range: views ÷ 1,000 × RPM.

Why a range instead of one number

RPM varies a lot. Finance and business channels attract advertisers who pay more per view than gaming or entertainment channels. Viewers in the US, UK, Canada and Australia usually bring higher RPM than viewers elsewhere. Seasonality matters too, with ad rates typically rising in the fourth quarter.

The niche ranges above are rough, commonly quoted figures for planning. Your own YouTube Studio analytics show your real RPM. Enter it in the optional box for the most accurate estimate.

RPM vs. 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 cut and counting views where no ad was shown. RPM is therefore always lower than CPM and is the better figure for forecasting income.

Other ways channels earn

This tool covers ad revenue only, so total income can be higher.

Frequently asked questions

How many views do I need to get paid?

You must join the YouTube Partner Program, which has subscriber and watch-time or Shorts-views thresholds that YouTube sets and may change. Check YouTube's current requirements in YouTube Studio.

Do Shorts earn the same as long videos?

No. Shorts revenue is pooled and paid differently and is generally much lower per view than long-form video.

Is this the exact amount I will be paid?

No. It is an estimate. Actual earnings depend on your audience, ad formats, seasonality and watch behavior.

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