YouTube Earnings Estimator
Enter your views and get a realistic earnings estimate — whether you're monetized or not.
For any creator — no YouTube Studio account needed. We estimate based on your niche's typical rates.
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Shorts earn far less — about $0.03–$0.06 per 1,000 views regardless of niche.
Simple vs Pro — which should I use?
- Simple Mode is for any creator — monetized or not. It estimates based on your niche's typical CPM range. Great for seeing your earning potential.
- Pro Mode uses your real RPM from YouTube Studio for a much more accurate result. Optionally add CPM + Monetized Playback Rate to refine it further.
- RPM vs CPM: RPM is what you actually take home per 1,000 views. CPM is what advertisers paid — always higher because YouTube keeps 45%.
- Shorts earn much less — they use a shared revenue pool, not individual CPM. Typically $0.03–$0.06 per 1,000 views regardless of niche.
- Audience location can multiply earnings by 5–10×. A US viewer is worth far more to advertisers than a viewer from a low-CPM country.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does YouTube pay per 1,000 views?
YouTube pays between $1–$20 per 1,000 monetized views depending on your niche, audience location, and ad formats. The global average CPM (cost per thousand ad impressions) ranges from $3–$8, but US and UK audiences can generate $15–$25 CPM. Finance, tech, and science niches consistently earn the highest rates. Keep in mind that only roughly 50% of views are monetized playbacks, and YouTube keeps 45% of ad revenue — so your actual RPM (earnings per 1,000 total views) is typically 45–55% of your CPM.
How do I calculate my YouTube earnings?
Multiply your total views by the monetized playback rate (roughly 50%), then multiply by your CPM, and divide by 1,000. Formula: Earnings = (Total Views × 0.50 × CPM) ÷ 1,000. For example, 500,000 views with a $5 CPM yields approximately $1,250. Our calculator handles all this automatically — just enter your views, niche, and audience location.
What is the difference between CPM and RPM on YouTube?
CPM (Cost Per Mille) is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions — this is before YouTube takes its cut. RPM (Revenue Per Mille) is what you actually earn per 1,000 total video views after YouTube's 45% share. If your CPM is $10, your RPM will be roughly $4.50–$5.50 depending on ad format mix and fill rate.
Why does my YouTube niche affect how much I earn?
Different advertisers have very different budgets. Finance companies, software firms, and tech brands pay high CPMs ($15–$25+) to reach their target audience. Entertainment and music niches attract consumer advertisers with much lower budgets ($3–$6 CPM). Your niche determines which advertisers bid on your content, directly affecting your CPM and overall revenue.
How much less do YouTube Shorts earn compared to regular videos?
YouTube Shorts typically earn $0.03–$0.06 per 1,000 views — far less than long-form videos, which average $1–$20 per 1,000 monetized views. Shorts use a shared revenue pool rather than direct ad insertion, so earnings are distributed across all eligible Shorts creators and fluctuate month to month based on ad demand in that pool.