YouTube Revenue Calculator
Estimate your YouTube earnings based on daily views and CPM/RPM. See daily, monthly, and annual income projections.
Free YouTube Revenue Calculator
The SmarterSources YouTube Revenue Calculator helps creators estimate their potential earnings from YouTube ad revenue. Enter your daily view count and CPM to see projected daily, monthly, and annual income.
How YouTube Revenue Works
YouTube shares ad revenue with creators through the YouTube Partner Program. YouTube keeps 45% and pays creators 55% of ad revenue. The amount you earn depends on your CPM (what advertisers pay), how many views are monetized, and your audience demographics.
Understanding CPM vs RPM
CPM is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions. RPM is what you actually earn per 1,000 video views. RPM is always lower because not every view shows an ad, and YouTube takes 45%. Typical CPMs range from $2-15, while RPMs range from $1-12.
What Affects YouTube Earnings?
Niche: Finance ($10-15 CPM), tech ($8-12), education ($6-10), entertainment ($2-5), gaming ($2-4). Audience location: US/UK/Canada viewers yield higher CPMs. Season: Q4 (Oct-Dec) has the highest ad rates. Video length: Videos over 8 minutes can have mid-roll ads.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does YouTube pay per 1,000 views?
On average, creators earn $1-12 per 1,000 views (RPM). It varies widely by niche, audience demographics, time of year, and ad engagement.
How many views do you need to make money on YouTube?
You need 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours (or 10M Shorts views) to join the YouTube Partner Program and start earning ad revenue.
Is my data safe?
Yes. This calculator runs entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server and nothing is stored.