YouTube Revenue Calculator
Estimate your YouTube AdSense revenue from monthly views, RPM, and CPM, with monthly, yearly, and daily breakdowns.
How is YouTube Revenue Calculated?
YouTube revenue is estimated from your views and RPM (revenue per 1,000 views). Monthly revenue = (monthly views / 1000) × RPM. RPM is the amount you actually earn per 1,000 views after YouTube's share. A related metric is CPM, the amount advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions, of which creators typically receive around 55%.
Example
With 100,000 monthly views and an RPM of $5, monthly revenue is (100,000 / 1000) × $5 = $500. That works out to $6,000 per year and roughly $16.67 per day.
Common Use Cases
- Setting realistic expectations for a new or growing channel.
- Comparing the earning potential of different RPM scenarios.
- Estimate monthly passive income from monetized content.
FAQs
What is the difference between RPM and CPM?
RPM is your actual revenue per 1,000 views (after YouTube's cut). CPM is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions. RPM is the number that directly reflects what you earn.
Why does YouTube take a 45% cut?
YouTube keeps roughly 45% of ad revenue for infrastructure, hosting, and operating costs, leaving about 55% for the creator. Not every view is monetized either, which is why RPM is lower than CPM.
Is this a guaranteed amount?
No — this is an estimate. Actual earnings depend on your audience, ad fill rate, geography, video length, and the content niche, and they vary month to month.