This free calculator estimates YouTube ad revenue from your view count and niche. It uses typical RPM (revenue per 1,000 views) ranges creators report in 2026. Enter your monthly views, pick your niche and format, and see estimated monthly and yearly earnings instantly.
Estimates ad revenue only — sponsorships, memberships, and affiliates often add 2–3× more.
How YouTube earnings actually work
YouTube pays creators through the Partner Program: advertisers bid for ad slots on your videos (CPM), YouTube keeps 45%, and what lands in your account per 1,000 views is your RPM. RPM varies enormously by niche — finance viewers attract $10–$30+ RPMs while entertainment sits near $1–$3 — and by audience country, video length (8+ minutes unlocks mid-rolls), and ad-friendliness. Shorts pay from a separate pooled model at roughly $0.05–$0.15 per 1,000 views. For the full breakdown, read how much YouTube pays in 2026.
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