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YouTube Earnings and Revenue Calculator

Estimate your potential YouTube ad revenue based on your video views and niche's typical RPM (Revenue Per Mille). Use our presets to see how different niches affect your bottom line.

Estimated Daily Earnings
$200.00
Monthly
$6,000
Yearly
$72,000

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Understanding YouTube Monetization

Monetizing a YouTube channel is about more than just view counts. The two most important metrics you'll hear creators discuss are CPM (Cost per Mille) and RPM (Revenue per Mille). Our calculator focuses on RPM, which is the actual amount you take home per 1,000 views after YouTube's platform fee.

Why RPM Varies by Niche

Advertisers pay different rates depending on who is watching. For example:

  • Finance/Business: Advertisers are willing to pay a premium to reach viewers interested in investing, insurance, and high-value software ($15–$30+ RPM).
  • Technology: High demand for gadgets, hosting, and software reviews ($8–$15 RPM).
  • Gaming: While high volume, advertisers pay less because the audience is broader and often younger ($2–$5 RPM).

How to Use This Tool

If you're already in the YouTube Partner Program (YPP), look at your "Revenue" tab in YouTube Studio to find your average RPM. Paste that number into our calculator along with your daily views to forecast your growth. If you're a new creator, use our Niche Presets to see what's possible in different industries.

Choose daily views, monthly views, or views per video. Currency selection changes how values are displayed; enter your RPM in that same currency because this calculator does not perform exchange-rate conversion. The low and high figures show a practical ±25% planning range around the typical estimate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are the earnings calculated?
The calculator uses your estimated daily views and RPM (Revenue Per Mille) to provide an estimate. We also provide niche presets based on industry averages to help you get started.
What is RPM?
RPM stands for Revenue Per Mille. It represents how much you actually earn per 1,000 views after YouTube's platform cut. It is a more accurate metric for creators than CPM.
Are these numbers guaranteed?
No, these are estimates. Actual earnings depend on many factors including audience geography, seasonal ad demand, and the type of ads shown on your videos.
Which niches have the highest RPM?
Generally, Finance, Business, and Tech niches have higher RPMs because advertisers in these fields pay more to reach their target audience. Entertainment and Gaming tend to be lower.
Is this tool free?
Yes, the YouTube Earnings Calculator is entirely free to use for all creators and researchers.