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YouTube Money Calculator

Estimated ad revenue from YouTube views.

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Results
Estimated monthly earnings
$660.00
Gross ad revenue (before split)
$1,200.00
Monetized views
300,000
Annual estimate
$7,920.00

Quick answer

YouTube earnings are views divided by 1000, times CPM, times the creator's 55% revenue share.

earnings = (views / 1000) x CPM x 0.55

How to use the YouTube Money Calculator

  1. 1Enter your monthly video views and estimated CPM (varies widely by niche, $2-10+).
  2. 2Enter the percentage of views that are actually monetized (ad-eligible, not skipped).
  3. 3YouTube pays creators roughly 55% of ad revenue generated — the calculator applies that split automatically.

Worked example

Using the values the calculator loads with:

Inputs

  • Monthly video views500000
  • Average CPM4 $
  • Percent of views monetized60 %

Results

  • Estimated monthly earnings$660.00
  • Gross ad revenue (before split)$1,200.00
  • Monetized views300,000
  • Annual estimate$7,920.00

Frequently asked questions

Why isn't every view monetized?

Ad blockers, non-monetized regions, skipped ads and demonetized content all reduce the monetized view count.

What affects CPM the most?

Niche (finance and tech pay more than gaming), audience location, and time of year (Q4 CPMs rise) all matter a lot.

About this calculator

Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.