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YouTube money calculator
Estimate YouTube earnings by subscribers, views, niche, and upload frequency. Includes Shorts vs long-form RPM breakdown.
Estimated earnings
Engagement rate: 3.4%Per video
$9.29 – $26.39
Monthly (est.)
$74.36 – $211
Yearly (est.)
$892 – $2,534
Per 1M views
$1,239 – $3,519
Estimated RPM
Long-form: $1.15 – $3.06
Shorts: $0.09 – $0.46
Estimates are based on typical YouTube Partner Program RPM ranges by niche, adjusted for subscriber count and engagement rate. Actual earnings depend on audience location, ad inventory, seasonality, and content suitability. Sponsorships, affiliate revenue, and merch are not included.
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FAQ
YouTube money calculator FAQ
How does this calculator work?+
Enter your subscriber count, average views, likes, comments, upload frequency, Shorts ratio, and content niche. The calculator estimates monthly and yearly earnings based on typical RPM ranges for your niche, adjusted for engagement and subscriber size.
What is RPM on YouTube?+
RPM (Revenue Per Mille) is how much you earn per 1,000 views after YouTube takes its 45% cut. It varies by niche, audience location, and seasonality. Finance channels often see $8–25 RPM, while gaming may see $1.20–3.50.
Do Shorts earn less than long-form videos?+
Yes. YouTube Shorts RPM is typically 8–15% of long-form RPM because Shorts ad inventory is different and viewer intent is lower. However, Shorts can drive massive view counts that offset the lower rate.
Is this official YouTube earnings data?+
No. This is an estimate based on publicly reported RPM ranges by niche and creator size. Actual earnings depend on many factors including audience geography, content suitability, advertiser demand, and seasonality.