YouTube Revenue Calculator
Estimate YouTube earnings based on views, CPM, and monetization factors. Calculate potential ad revenue for your channel.
Estimated Ad Revenue
Daily
$20 - $50
Monthly
$600 - $1,500
Yearly
$7,300 - $18,250
Monthly Views: 300.0K | Yearly Views: 3.6M
Potential Additional Revenue (Monthly)
*Estimates based on typical creator conversion rates
Average CPM by Niche
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your video or channel view count
Select your content category for CPM estimate
Adjust monetization rate based on your audience
View estimated earnings breakdown
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does YouTube pay per 1,000 views?
YouTube typically pays $2-$12 per 1,000 monetized views (RPM), depending on content category, audience location, and advertiser demand. Finance and tech content often earns $8-$15+ RPM, while entertainment may earn $2-$5.
What is YouTube CPM vs RPM?
CPM is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions. RPM is what creators earn per 1,000 views after YouTube's 45% cut. RPM is typically 50-55% of CPM due to YouTube's revenue share.
Why are my YouTube earnings low?
Low earnings often result from low CPM content categories, audience in lower-paying regions, low ad fill rate, or content not suitable for advertisers. Improve by targeting higher-CPM topics and US/UK audiences.
How many views do I need to make money?
You need 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours to join the Partner Program. After that, 100,000 monthly views at $4 RPM equals roughly $400/month. Higher RPM niches can earn significantly more.
Do all views get monetized?
No, only 40-60% of views are typically monetized due to ad blockers, non-monetizable content, viewer location, and ad availability. This is called the "monetization rate" or "playback-based CPM."
Why Use This Calculator
- Estimate YouTube ad revenue
- Calculate earnings by video or channel
- Understand monetization factors
- Plan content strategy for revenue
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