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YouTube Revenue Calculator
Estimate your monthly YouTube earnings from ad revenue using your view count and CPM or RPM.
💵 Estimate Your YouTube Revenue
Typical CPM by Niche
| Niche | Avg CPM |
|---|---|
| Finance & Investing | $12.00 |
| Technology | $6.00 |
| Education | $5.00 |
| Beauty & Fashion | $4.00 |
| Food & Cooking | $3.50 |
| Gaming | $2.50 |
| Entertainment | $2.00 |
| Vlogs / Lifestyle | $2.00 |
Click a row to use that CPM. These are estimates — actual earnings vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does YouTube pay per 1000 views?
YouTube pays creators based on RPM (Revenue Per Mille = per 1000 views). Average RPM varies widely by niche: finance and business channels earn $10-30 RPM; technology $5-15; gaming $2-7; entertainment $1-5. The Softstribe calculator lets you enter your specific CPM/RPM for an accurate estimate.
What is the difference between CPM and RPM on YouTube?
CPM (Cost Per Mille) is what advertisers pay per 1000 ad impressions. RPM is what the creator actually earns per 1000 views, which is lower than CPM because YouTube takes a ~45% cut and not every view has an ad. Typically RPM = CPM × 0.55 × (monetised view rate).
How many views do you need to make $1,000 a month on YouTube?
At an average RPM of $2 (low niche), you need 500,000 views/month. At $5 RPM, 200,000 views. At $10 RPM (finance/business), only 100,000 views. Focus on high-CPM niches and long-form content to maximise revenue per view.
Does YouTube pay for Shorts views?
Yes, but Shorts RPM is significantly lower than regular videos (often $0.03-0.07 per 1000 views). Shorts revenue comes from the YouTube Shorts Fund and ad revenue from the feed, distributed based on your share of total Shorts views on the platform.