YouTube earnings estimator

Free YouTube Money Calculator

Estimate monthly and yearly ad revenue from views and niche RPM. Ranges only — real payouts depend on niche, geography, and YouTube’s share.

  • Monthly + yearly
  • Niche RPM ranges
  • Shorts option
  • No account

RPM = revenue per 1,000 views (creator share after YouTube). Adjust if you know your niche better.

Monthly estimate

$25 – $250

Yearly estimate

$300 – $3,000

Midpoint / month

$138

Based on 100,000 views/month at $0.25–$2.50 RPM.

RPM niches

How niche changes the estimate

Advertiser demand drives RPM. Finance and B2B usually sit higher; entertainment and Shorts usually sit lower.

Niche Typical pattern Watch-out
Finance / B2B Higher advertiser demand Often the top of the RPM range
Tech / Education Strong mid-to-high RPM Good how-to and software niches
General / Gaming Broad entertainment traffic Usually mid-to-lower RPM
Shorts Vertical short-form views Typically the lowest RPM per view

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Money calculator vs other tools

This page estimates ad revenue only. Open a downloader or SEO utility when you need files or metadata.

Stay on this calculator

  • You want a monthly / yearly ad range
  • You know views and want niche RPM bands
  • You do not need to download media

Quick example

Example: 100k views in a tech niche

Proof this page is an earnings range — not Analytics or payouts.

Example link shape

Views: 100,000 / month · Niche: Tech

Override RPM with your Analytics figure when you have it for a tighter band.

  1. Enter monthly views Example: 100,000 views from Analytics.
  2. Select Tech (or custom RPM) Presets fill low–high RPM; edit if you know better numbers.
  3. Read the range Use monthly + yearly bands for planning — not guaranteed income.

Works with

  • Long-form niche presets and Shorts
  • Custom RPM overrides
  • Educational monthly / yearly ranges

Doesn’t work with

  • Guaranteed Partner Program payouts
  • Memberships, Super Thanks, or brand deals
  • Downloading videos (use MP4 / MP3)

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers for the questions people ask most.

What is RPM?

RPM is revenue per 1,000 views after YouTube’s share — roughly what the creator receives. CPM is what advertisers pay before that split.

Are these numbers guaranteed?

No. They are educational estimates. Real payouts vary by country mix, seasonality, ad fill, content category, and whether you are in the Partner Program.

Why is Shorts RPM so low?

Shorts often use a different revenue pool and typically pay less per view than long-form. Use the Shorts niche preset for a cautious range.

Do I need to paste a YouTube link?

No. Enter monthly views and pick a niche (or custom RPM). For video tools, open our downloaders or transcript tool instead.

Workflow

How to estimate YouTube ad revenue

Three inputs — views, niche RPM, and a healthy dose of skepticism.

  1. Enter monthly views

    Use Analytics totals or a realistic estimate for the channel or video set.

  2. Pick a niche (or custom RPM)

    Presets set a low–high RPM. Override if you know your real Analytics RPM.

  3. Read monthly + yearly ranges

    Treat the band as educational — not a payout guarantee.

How YouTube earnings estimates work

Most calculators multiply views by an RPM range. Finance and B2B niches often earn more; entertainment and Shorts usually earn less. Use your Analytics RPM when you have it for a tighter estimate.

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