Question 1

Is this an exact earnings figure?

Accepted Answer

No. It is an estimate. Real RPM varies by country, niche, advertiser demand and season, and YouTube takes a share.

Question 2

What is RPM?

Accepted Answer

Revenue per mille — the money a creator earns per 1,000 views after YouTube's share, roughly $1–$10 for most channels.

Question 3

Does watch time or subscribers change the result?

Accepted Answer

Yes, indirectly. Higher watch time and a valuable audience usually raise RPM, but this calculator only uses views and RPM.

Question 4

Is my data stored?

Accepted Answer

No. The calculation runs locally in your browser.

Question 5

How much does YouTube pay per 1,000 views?

Accepted Answer

That is your RPM — revenue per 1,000 views after YouTube's share. It varies by niche and audience country; roughly $1–$10 for most channels. Enter your own RPM from YouTube Studio for a better estimate.

Question 6

What is the difference between CPM and RPM?

Accepted Answer

CPM is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions. RPM is what you actually earn per 1,000 views after YouTube's 45% share — and RPM is the number this calculator uses.

YouTube Earnings Calculator