YouTube Money Calculator
Estimate potential earnings from YouTube videos based on view count and CPM.
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Estimate potential earnings from YouTube videos.
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Estimate Your Potential YouTube Ad Revenue
Curious about the earning potential of a YouTube channel? This calculator provides a simple estimation of advertising revenue based on video views and CPM (Cost Per Mille, or cost per 1,000 views). While actual earnings are complex and vary widely, this tool gives you a general idea of how ad revenue is calculated.
The Formula Explained
Estimated Earnings = (Total Views / 1,000) * CPM
- CPM (Cost Per Mille): This is the amount an advertiser pays for one thousand views of their ad. The creator does not receive the full CPM; YouTube takes a cut (typically 45%). The RPM (Revenue Per Mille) is the metric that shows what a creator actually earns per 1,000 views.
How to Use the Calculator
- Number of Views: Enter the total number of views for a video or for your channel in a given period.
- Estimated CPM: Adjust the slider to set a CPM value. This can vary greatly.
- Calculate: The tool will provide an estimated earnings figure.
Real-World Example
A video gets 1,000,000 views, and the advertiser CPM for the niche is $8.
- Calculation:
(1,000,000 / 1000) * $8 = $8,000 - This $8,000 is the gross ad revenue. After YouTube's 45% cut, the creator's estimated earning would be $4,400 (55% of $8,000).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is a typical CPM? CPM varies dramatically based on the video's topic, the audience's location, the time of year, and the advertiser demand. Niches like finance and technology can have CPMs over $20, while gaming or entertainment might have CPMs of $2-$6.
- Is this my total earnings from YouTube? No. This only estimates ad revenue. Creators can also earn money from channel memberships, Super Chats, merchandise sales, and brand sponsorships, which are not included here.
- What is RPM vs. CPM?
- CPM is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions.
- RPM (Revenue Per Mille) is the total revenue you've earned (after YouTube's cut) per 1,000 video views. RPM is a more useful metric for creators to track their actual earnings.