YouTube Earnings Calculator
Estimate your YouTube ad revenue from daily views and RPM. See projected daily, monthly and yearly earnings with the simple views-times-RPM formula.
Updated 2026-06-14 · Free · No sign-up · Runs privately in your browser
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How the YouTube Earnings Calculator Works
This calculator estimates the ad revenue a channel can earn from its views. Enter your daily views and your RPM (revenue per 1,000 views), and it projects your daily, monthly and yearly earnings. RPM is the number that already reflects YouTube’s cut, so the results show what you actually keep from ads.
The Formula
YouTube ad earnings scale with views and your RPM:
Daily earnings = (daily views ÷ 1,000) × RPM Monthly = daily × 30 Yearly = daily × 365
RPM (revenue per mille) is your real payout per 1,000 video views after YouTube keeps its 45 percent share of ad revenue and after un-monetised views are excluded.
Worked Example
Suppose a channel gets 10,000 views per day with an RPM of 3 dollars:
- Daily earnings = (10,000 ÷ 1,000) × 3 = 30 dollars
- Monthly = 30 × 30 = 900 dollars
- Yearly = 30 × 365 = 10,950 dollars
Raise the RPM to 6 dollars (a higher-value niche) and the same views earn 60 dollars a day, or about 21,900 dollars a year.
Earnings at Different RPMs
| Daily views | RPM 1 dollar | RPM 3 dollars | RPM 6 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | 1 dollar/day | 3 dollars/day | 6 dollars/day |
| 10,000 | 10 dollars/day | 30 dollars/day | 60 dollars/day |
| 100,000 | 100 dollars/day | 300 dollars/day | 600 dollars/day |
What Drives Your RPM
- Niche. Finance, software and business channels command far higher ad rates than gaming or vlogs.
- Audience country. Views from the US, UK, Canada and Australia usually pay more than views from lower-ad-rate regions.
- Video length and ad load. Videos over eight minutes can carry mid-roll ads, lifting RPM.
- Season. Ad spend peaks in Q4 (holiday season) and dips in January, so RPM swings through the year.
Important Notes
Ad revenue is only one income stream. Many creators earn more from sponsorships, channel memberships, Super Thanks, merchandise and affiliate links than from ads alone — none of which are in this view-based estimate. For your true ad RPM, open YouTube Studio analytics and enter that figure. This tool is for estimation only and is not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does YouTube pay per view?+
YouTube does not pay a fixed amount per view. Earnings depend on RPM (revenue per 1,000 views), which typically ranges from about 1 to 5 dollars after YouTube's share, though high-value niches can earn much more. Earnings = (views / 1,000) x RPM.
What is the difference between CPM and RPM?+
CPM is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions before any split. RPM is what the creator actually receives per 1,000 video views after YouTube takes its 45 percent cut and after accounting for views that were not monetised. This calculator uses RPM, the figure you keep.
How many views do you need to make money on YouTube?+
There is no view minimum to earn from monetised views, but to join the YouTube Partner Program you generally need 1,000 subscribers plus 4,000 valid public watch hours in 12 months, or 1,000 subscribers and 10 million Shorts views in 90 days.
Why do YouTube earnings vary so much?+
RPM depends on your niche, audience country, season, video length, ad formats and how many views actually show ads. Finance and tech channels often earn several times the RPM of entertainment channels, so the same view count can pay very differently.
Is this YouTube earnings estimate accurate?+
It is an estimate based on the RPM you enter. Real payouts vary daily with ad rates, audience and monetisation. For your true RPM, check YouTube Studio analytics and plug that figure in for the most realistic projection.