YouTube Earnings Calculator
Estimate monthly and yearly ad revenue from your YouTube channel based on views and RPM.
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- Monthly and yearly estimates
RPM (revenue per mille) is what YouTube Studio shows you directly — it's already your actual take-home rate after YouTube's cut, unlike CPM which is what advertisers pay before the split. If you don't know your RPM yet, $2–$5 is a reasonable starting estimate for most channels; well-monetized niches (finance, tech, business) often see $8–$15+, while niches like gaming or entertainment often run lower.
Frequently asked questions
How is this calculated?
Estimated earnings = (Monthly views ÷ 1,000) × RPM. This is a straightforward estimate — your real payout also depends on ad types shown, audience geography, seasonality (ad rates typically rise in Q4), and non-ad revenue like channel memberships or Super Chat, none of which this calculator accounts for.
What's the difference between RPM and CPM?
CPM is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions — YouTube keeps a cut before paying creators. RPM is what you actually receive per 1,000 views, already net of YouTube's share and factoring in that not every view shows a monetized ad. Always use RPM here, not CPM, or you'll significantly overestimate your earnings.
Where do I find my actual RPM?
YouTube Studio → Analytics → Revenue tab shows your channel's real RPM directly, based on your own recent performance — far more accurate than any general estimate once your channel has enough monetized history to show it.