YouTube Money Calculator
Enter your views and see what YouTube could pay you for one video, per month and per year. Pick your niche for a realistic RPM, switch between long-form and Shorts, and check if your channel can earn yet.
Picking a niche sets a typical RPM. Once monetized, use the RPM shown in YouTube Studio, Analytics, Revenue tab.
Estimated earnings for this video
Long-form$400.00
Usual range $100.00 to $1,000.00
- Views entered
- 100,000
- Per 1,000 views (RPM)
- $4.00
- Per 1 million views
- $4,000.00
Earnings = views ÷ 1,000 × RPM
100,000 views in each niche
| Niche | Typical RPM | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Personal finance and investing | $12.00 | $1,200.00 |
| Business, marketing and software | $9.00 | $900.00 |
| Technology and productivity | $7.00 | $700.00 |
| Education and how-to | $5.00 | $500.00 |
| Health and fitness | $5.00 | $500.00 |
| Beauty and fashion | $4.00 | $400.00 |
| Lifestyle, travel and vlogs | $3.00 | $300.00 |
| Entertainment, comedy and music | $2.00 | $200.00 |
| Gaming | $2.50 | $250.00 |
Monthly goal
250,000 views a month
About 8,334 views a day at a $4.00 RPM
- Same goal with Shorts at $0.05 RPM
- 20,000,000
Can your channel earn yet?
Enter your channel numbers to see which YouTube Partner Program level you reach.
- Fan funding and shopping500 subscribers and 3,000 watch hours or 3M Shorts viewsEligible
- Ad revenue, until January 31, 20271,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours or 10M Shorts viewsEligible
- Ad revenue, new channels from February 1, 20271,000 subscribers and 8,000 watch hours or 20M Shorts viewsNot yet
Fan funding also needs 3 public uploads in the last 90 days. From February 1, 2027, partners need 10M Shorts views every 90 days to keep earning from Shorts.
Beyond ads
Sell to your viewers too
Guides, presets, coaching or merch, all from one link in your channel and video descriptions.
Estimate only. Real earnings depend on your audience countries, the season, video length, ad-friendliness and how many views show ads.
Based on 2026 creator RPM data
- YouTube
- Long-form $1.00 – $10.00 RPM
- Shorts $0.01 – $0.10 RPM
- 55% ad share for creators
How to estimate your YouTube earnings
Three steps, a few seconds, no account.
- 1
Enter your views
Type the views of one video, or the daily views of your channel. Quick picks cover 10K to 5M views.
- 2
Set your format and RPM
Choose long-form or Shorts and your niche for a typical RPM, or type the RPM from your YouTube Studio.
- 3
Read your earnings
See your estimate with its usual range, the monthly and yearly totals and the views you need for your income goal.
Live estimate
See what your views are worth, instantly
Every number updates as you type. The calculator shows your estimated earnings, the usual range for your niche, what you earn per 1,000 and per million views, and a link you can copy to share your numbers.
- One video or daily channel views
- Monthly and yearly totals for a channel
- Usual low and high range next to the estimate
Niche RPM
Compare your views in every niche
Advertisers pay very different prices by topic. Pick your niche to start from a realistic RPM, then see what the same views would earn in finance, tech, gaming or any other niche.
- Nine niches with their usual RPM range
- Your views priced in each niche side by side
- Your own RPM from YouTube Studio when you have it
Income goal
Know how many views you need
Set a monthly income goal and the calculator tells you how many views you need each month and each day at your RPM. Long-form and Shorts are calculated separately, because they pay very differently.
- Views needed per month and per day
- Long-form and Shorts RPM kept apart
- Quick reset to the typical RPM of your niche
Partner Program 2027
Check if your channel can earn yet
Ads only pay once you join the YouTube Partner Program. Enter your subscribers, watch hours and Shorts views to see if you reach fan funding, ad revenue today and the higher bar for new applicants from February 1, 2027.
- Fan funding level at 500 subscribers
- Ad revenue rules before and after February 2027
- Shorts views floor to keep earning on Shorts
How much are your YouTube views worth?
Enter a view count and see your estimated earnings in a second.
How much does YouTube pay per view?
What long-form videos earn by view count at four common RPMs, and what 100,000 and 1 million views pay in each niche and on Shorts.
| Views | $2 RPM | $4 RPM | $8 RPM | $12 RPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 | $12.00 |
| 10,000 | $20 | $40 | $80 | $120 |
| 50,000 | $100 | $200 | $400 | $600 |
| 100,000 | $200 | $400 | $800 | $1,200 |
| 500,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $6,000 |
| 1,000,000 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $8,000 | $12,000 |
| 5,000,000 | $10,000 | $20,000 | $40,000 | $60,000 |
| 10,000,000 | $20,000 | $40,000 | $80,000 | $120,000 |
| Niche | RPM range | 100K views | 1M views |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal finance and investing | $8.00 – $20.00 | $800 – $2,000 | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Business, marketing and software | $5.00 – $15.00 | $500 – $1,500 | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Technology and productivity | $4.00 – $12.00 | $400 – $1,200 | $4,000 – $12,000 |
| Education and how-to | $3.00 – $8.00 | $300 – $800 | $3,000 – $8,000 |
| Health and fitness | $3.00 – $8.00 | $300 – $800 | $3,000 – $8,000 |
| Beauty and fashion | $2.00 – $6.00 | $200 – $600 | $2,000 – $6,000 |
| Lifestyle, travel and vlogs | $1.00 – $5.00 | $100 – $500 | $1,000 – $5,000 |
| Entertainment, comedy and music | $0.50 – $4.00 | $50 – $400 | $500 – $4,000 |
| Gaming | $1.00 – $4.00 | $100 – $400 | $1,000 – $4,000 |
| YouTube Shorts | $0.01 – $0.10 | $1 – $10 | $10 – $100 |
RPM ranges reported by creators and industry trackers in 2026, in US dollars, after YouTube's share.
Who is the YouTube money calculator for?
Anyone who needs a fast, realistic number before making a decision about a channel.
New YouTubers
See what your first monetized views could pay and how far you are from the Partner Program.
Full-time creators
Plan your monthly income, compare long-form with Shorts and set realistic view goals for your uploads.
Managers and agencies
Estimate the ad income of a channel before a deal, a contract or a sponsorship pitch.
Brands and sponsors
Understand what a creator earns from ads so your sponsorship offer makes sense for both sides.
Growth tips
How to earn more from your YouTube views
The same views can pay two or three times more. These habits raise your RPM and your total income.
- 1
Pick topics advertisers want
Reviews, tutorials and buying guides attract advertisers who pay more. Even in a low-RPM niche, these videos earn more per view.
- 2
Make videos of 8 minutes or more
Longer videos can show mid-roll ads. Keep them tight, since people who leave early see fewer ads and the video gets recommended less.
- 3
Grow viewers in high-paying countries
Views from the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and Northern Europe earn the most. Titles, subtitles and topics shape who finds you.
- 4
Publish your best work in the fourth quarter
Ad prices rise from October to December and drop in January. The same views can earn 30% to 50% more before the holidays.
- 5
Use Shorts to grow, long-form to earn
Shorts bring new subscribers fast but pay little. Link them to your long videos, where each view is worth far more.
- 6
Add income YouTube does not control
Sponsorships, affiliate links and your own products often earn more than ads. One link in your description sends viewers to all of them.
Earn beyond ads
Turn your viewers into customers too
Ad revenue is only one part of a creator income. With Roctify, your channel and video descriptions link to one page where viewers find your products, your affiliate gear and your newsletter, and buy without leaving it.
- A free link in bio page for your channel
- Sell guides, presets, coaching or digital downloads
- See which video sends the most fans and sales
YouTube money calculator questions
How YouTube pays creators and how the calculator estimates your earnings.
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