Quick answer
Estimated earnings = views ÷ 1,000 × RPM. 100,000 views at a $3.50 revenue per 1,000 views earns about $350.
Enter the views and your revenue per 1,000 views (RPM). The calculator returns estimated earnings. Use this youtube earnings calculator to check your own figures.
Related tools: Average Order Value Calculator: Revenue per order. Conversion Rate Calculator: Share of visitors who convert. Cost Per Acquisition Calculator: Cost of acquiring one customer or conversion.
How to use the YouTube Earnings Calculator
- Enter views (0 or more).
- Enter revenue per 1,000 views (RPM) ($) (0 or more).
- Press Calculate to see the result, and use Reset to start again.
| Input | What to enter | Allowed values |
|---|---|---|
| Views | A number | ≥ 0 |
| Revenue per 1,000 views (RPM) | A number, in $ | ≥ 0 |
Formula and method
Formula
earnings = views ÷ 1,000 × RPM
IEEE-754 double precision; shown to the decimals indicated.
RPM varies widely by audience, topic and season, so use your own channel's figure.
Worked examples
These examples are verified: each one is an automated test case that the live calculator must reproduce exactly.
Example 1
Inputs: Views = 100000; Revenue per 1,000 views (RPM) = 3.5.
| Result | Value |
|---|---|
| Estimated earnings | $350.00 |
| Per 1,000 views | $3.50 |
Example 2
Inputs: Views = 2500000; Revenue per 1,000 views (RPM) = 1.8.
| Result | Value |
|---|---|
| Estimated earnings | $4,500.00 |
| Per 1,000 views | $1.80 |
The first line is the headline result (estimated earnings). Below it the youTube Earnings Calculator lists per 1,000 views, which describe the same case from other angles. IEEE-754 double precision; shown to the decimals indicated.
RPM versus CPM
RPM is what the creator earns per 1,000 views after the platform's share; CPM is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions. They are different, and RPM is usually lower. Use your own analytics RPM.
Why estimates vary
RPM changes with audience location, season, video length and niche. Not every view shows an ad. Treat the result as a rough estimate, and add sponsorships or memberships separately.
How the result changes with views
Holding every other input at the first worked example, this table changes only views. It shows how sensitive the answer is to that one value; each row was produced by running this calculator.
| Views | Estimated earnings | Per 1,000 views |
|---|---|---|
| 50000 | $175.00 | $3.50 |
| 100000 | $350.00 | $3.50 |
| 200000 | $700.00 | $3.50 |
| 400000 | $1,400.00 | $3.50 |
What happens with invalid input
These messages are produced by the calculator itself, so you know what to fix.
- Views: entering "-1" shows "Views must be at least 0." beside that field and no result.
- Revenue per 1,000 views (RPM): left empty shows "Enter revenue per 1,000 views (rpm)." beside that field and no result.
Choosing between the YouTube Earnings Calculator and similar calculators
Each row shows what a related calculator on this site asks for and what it returns, so you can pick the one that matches your question.
| Calculator | You enter | It returns |
|---|---|---|
| [Average Order Value Calculator](/business/average-order-value-calculator/) | total revenue and number of orders | Average order value |
| [Conversion Rate Calculator](/business/conversion-rate-calculator/) | conversions and visitors | Conversion rate |
| [Cost Per Acquisition Calculator](/business/cost-per-acquisition-calculator/) | marketing and sales spend and new customers or conversions | Cost per acquisition |
| [Cost Per Click Calculator](/business/cost-per-click-calculator/) | ad spend and clicks | Cost per click |
| [Customer Lifetime Value Calculator](/business/customer-lifetime-value-calculator/) | average revenue per customer per month, gross margin and monthly churn rate | Customer lifetime value |
Background: business metrics
Business ratios depend on exactly which costs and revenues you include, so read each page's definition. Two common checks: break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price − variable cost per unit), so $50,000 of fixed costs with a $10 price and $5 variable cost breaks even at 10,000 units; and net profit margin = net profit ÷ revenue, so $20,000 profit on $100,000 revenue is 20%.
Return on investment ignores time: 20% over five years is far less impressive than 20% in one, so compare returns over the same period.
Assumptions and limitations
- RPM is not the same as CPM
If a required value is empty, not a number, or outside its allowed range, the form marks that field with a message and shows no result instead of a misleading number. The automated checks deliberately try invalid entries for views and revenue per 1,000 views (RPM) to confirm this.
Frequently asked questions
What is a typical RPM?
It varies from under $1 to over $10 by niche.
Do all views earn money?
No, only monetised views.
Can I use it for other platforms?
Yes, with that platform's RPM.
What does the YouTube Earnings Calculator calculate?
Estimated ad earnings from views and RPM. It returns Estimated earnings and Per 1,000 views.
What formula does the YouTube Earnings Calculator use?
earnings = views ÷ 1,000 × RPM. RPM varies widely by audience, topic and season, so use your own channel's figure.
What do I need to enter in the youTube Earnings Calculator?
You enter Views and Revenue per 1,000 views (RPM) ($).
How is the result rounded or limited?
IEEE-754 double precision; shown to the decimals indicated. RPM is not the same as CPM.
What is an example of a youTube Earnings result?
With views 100000 and revenue per 1,000 views (RPM) 3.5, the estimated earnings is $350.00.
Where does the method come from?
The method follows: Definition of RPM (revenue per mille).
Related calculators
- Average Order Value Calculator — Revenue per order.
- Conversion Rate Calculator — Share of visitors who convert.
- Cost Per Acquisition Calculator — Cost of acquiring one customer or conversion.
- Cost Per Click Calculator — Average cost of each ad click.
- Customer Lifetime Value Calculator — Customer lifetime value from revenue, margin and churn.
- Earnings per Share Calculator — Basic earnings per share.
Sources
- Definition of RPM (revenue per mille)
Content last reviewed 2026-11-04. Formulas and worked examples are checked by automated tests against independently computed values.