Calculate potential YouTube revenue from any video or channel. Get detailed CPM, RPM, and earnings breakdown by niche and country.
CPM varies dramatically by niche - choose wisely.
Multiple factors multiply to determine your final earnings.
Video URL, channel link, @handle, or Shorts - we detect it automatically.
We apply CPM rates based on niche, country multipliers, and video length.
Full breakdown with CPM, RPM, formula explanation, and earnings range.
Revenue depends on views, niche, and audience. Average channels earn $3-5 per 1000 views (RPM). With 100K monthly views, expect $300-$500. Finance/tech earn 3-5x more. Top creators with 1M+ monthly views earn $5,000-$50,000+ from ads alone.
We use 2026 industry CPM rates with multipliers for niche, country, and video length. Estimates are within ±30% of actual earnings. For precise figures, check YouTube Studio Analytics > Revenue tab.
Revenue streams: Ad revenue (55% share), Memberships (70%), Super Chat/Stickers (70%), Super Thanks (70%), YouTube Premium, Merch Shelf, YouTube Shopping, and sponsorships. Diversifying beyond ads significantly increases income.
Niche and audience quality matter more than views. A finance channel with 50K US viewers earns more than gaming with 500K global viewers. Video length (8+ min = mid-roll), memberships, and sponsorships also multiply earnings.
YouTube's share varies: Ad revenue: 45% YouTube, 55% creator. Memberships/Super Chat: 30% YouTube, 70% creator. Premium: Distributed by watch time. This split has been consistent since 2007.
CPM = what advertisers pay per 1000 ad impressions. RPM = what you earn per 1000 views after YouTube's cut. RPM is lower because it includes non-monetized views and YouTube's 45% share.
YouTube pays 21st-26th of each month for previous month's earnings. Minimum $100 threshold. Earnings finalize around the 10th. Payment via direct deposit, wire, or check depending on country.
YouTube revenue is taxable income. Google may withhold up to 24% for US taxes. Non-US creators submit W-8BEN form. Keep income records and consider quarterly estimated tax payments. Consult a tax professional.
Yes! Enter any public channel URL or @handle. We estimate revenue from public view counts and industry CPM data. Great for researching competitors and understanding niche earning potential.
Revenue fluctuates due to: 1) Seasonal CPM (Q4 is 50-100% higher), 2) View count variance, 3) Different content CPM, 4) Audience geography shifts, 5) Algorithm changes. Expect 20-50% variance as normal.
Key strategies: 8+ minute videos for mid-roll, target US/UK audiences, stay advertiser-friendly, upload in Q4, enable all ad formats, add memberships/Super Chat, pursue sponsorships, build email list.
YPP requires: 1,000 subscribers AND (4,000 watch hours in 12 months OR 10M Shorts views in 90 days). Must be 18+, no active strikes, 2-step verification, and linked AdSense. Review takes ~30 days.
Yes, since 2023. Shorts earn through revenue sharing. However, Shorts RPM is much lower: $0.03-0.06 per 1000 views vs $3-6 for long-form. Shorts are better for growth; long-form for revenue.
Sponsorships pay 5-20x more than ads per video. A video earning $500 from ads might get $3,000-$10,000 from sponsors. Standard rates: $20-$50 per 1000 average views. Viable around 10K-50K average views.
Yes! Uses current 2026 industry data: latest CPM rates by niche/country, updated revenue share percentages, current Shorts rates. We update quarterly based on creator reports and benchmarks.
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