YouTube Money Calculator
Estimate YouTube earnings from views and RPM, per video, per day and per month, for long videos and Shorts.
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- Per month (30 days)
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- Per year
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- Per 100,000 views
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An estimate, not a promise: real earnings depend on your audience, topic and ads shown.
How YouTube earnings are estimated
Earnings ≈ views ÷ 1,000 × RPM. With 5,000 views a day at a $2 RPM, that is about $10 a day or $300 a month.
What raises RPM
- Topics advertisers pay more for: finance, software, business, education.
- Viewers in countries with higher ad prices.
- Longer videos (8 minutes and up) that can show mid-roll ads.
- The fourth quarter of the year, when ad budgets peak.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does YouTube pay per 1,000 views?
It varies a lot. Your RPM (revenue per 1,000 views, after YouTube's share) depends on the topic, the viewers' countries, the time of year and how many viewers see ads. Many long-video channels see somewhere around $1 to $5; finance and tech can be higher; Shorts are usually a few cents.
What is the difference between RPM and CPM?
CPM is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad views. RPM is what you earn per 1,000 video views after YouTube's cut and counting views without ads. RPM is the number that matters for your income.
Where do I find my real RPM?
In YouTube Studio › Analytics › Revenue. Enter that RPM here for an estimate that fits your channel.
When can I start earning?
After joining the YouTube Partner Program. Requirements change; check YouTube's current eligibility rules in YouTube Studio's Earn tab.