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YouTube Revenue Calculator

Estimate YouTube earnings from views, CPM, and RPM. Adjust the ad rate and monetized-view share to see a realistic low-to-high revenue range per video, month, and year.

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Typical range: 40–60%. Lower if many viewers use ad blockers or VPNs.

Estimated earnings

Per month

$90 – $225

Per year

$1,080 – $2,700

These are estimates only. Actual earnings depend on niche, geography, video length, and fluctuating ad market rates. YouTube keeps ~45% of ad revenue.

How it works

  1. 1

    Enter your monthly views

    Type in or slide to your channel's average monthly view count. Use a 90-day average for the most accurate estimate.

  2. 2

    Adjust the RPM range

    RPM (revenue per mille) varies by niche and audience geography. Finance and tech channels often earn $5–$15+; entertainment channels typically earn $1–$4.

  3. 3

    Read your revenue range

    The tool shows a low and high monthly estimate plus projected annual revenue — all computed instantly in your browser.

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is this YouTube revenue calculator?

It gives you a realistic range, not a precise figure. Real earnings depend on your niche, audience geography, video length, ad types, and current CPM/RPM market rates — all of which fluctuate. Use the range as a planning estimate, not a bank statement.

What is the difference between CPM and RPM?

CPM (cost per mille) is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions. RPM (revenue per mille) is what you actually receive per 1,000 video views after YouTube keeps its ~45% cut. This calculator uses RPM, which is typically 45–55% of CPM.

What percentage of YouTube views are monetized?

On average, 40–60% of views on a monetized channel display an ad. Channels with many logged-out, VPN, or ad-blocked viewers see lower rates. The default 45% is a conservative mid-range estimate.

Does YouTube pay monthly?

YouTube pays around the 21st of each month for the previous month's earnings, provided your AdSense balance has reached the payment threshold (usually $100). New channels can take 2–3 months to see their first payment.

Is this tool free?

Yes — completely free, no sign-up required, and all calculations run entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.

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