Estimate how much you can earn from YouTube ads based on your monthly views, niche, and audience location.
Estimated monthly earnings
Average: $1.1K/month
CPM
$11.50
RPM
$6.33
Annual
$13.8K
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Drag the slider or type in your monthly view count. Select your channel's primary niche and the country where most of your audience is located. The calculator instantly shows your estimated earnings range.
Views: Use your YouTube Studio analytics to find your average monthly views. Look at the last 3-6 months for an accurate average.
Niche matters: Advertisers pay dramatically different rates depending on your content category. Finance channels can earn 5-10x more per view than gaming or entertainment channels.
Country impact: Audience location significantly affects CPM. US-based viewers generate the highest ad rates, while views from India or Brazil earn considerably less.
CPM (Cost Per Mille) is what advertisers pay YouTube per 1,000 ad impressions. RPM(Revenue Per Mille) is what you actually receive per 1,000 views after YouTube's 45% revenue share.
The earnings range shows low and high estimates because CPM fluctuates based on factors like ad inventory, seasonal demand (Q4 has higher CPMs), and individual video topics.
YouTube ad revenue varies by niche and country. In the US, CPM ranges from $2-25 depending on your niche. Finance channels earn $15-25 per 1,000 views, while entertainment channels earn $2-5. YouTube takes approximately 45% of ad revenue.
CPM (Cost Per Mille) is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions. RPM (Revenue Per Mille) is what you actually earn per 1,000 views after YouTube takes its 45% cut. RPM is always lower than CPM.
Finance and business channels have the highest CPM ($15-25), followed by tech ($8-15), education ($5-12), and fitness ($5-10). Gaming and entertainment tend to have lower CPMs ($2-6) but can make up for it with higher view counts.
This calculator provides estimates based on average CPM data by niche and country. Actual earnings can vary significantly based on audience demographics, video topics, ad formats, and seasonal trends. Use these estimates as a general guide.
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