How to use the YouTube Money Calculator
- 1. Enter daily viewsUse your average long-form views per day, and Shorts views if you have them.
- 2. Enter your RPMFind it in YouTube Studio under Analytics, Revenue. The default is only an example.
- 3. Read the estimateSee earnings per day, month and year, and the split by source.
Worked example
With 5,000 long-form views a day and an RPM of ₹60, the channel earns 5,000 ÷ 1,000 × ₹60 = ₹300 a day. A month averages 30.44 days, so the estimate is ₹9,132 a month and about ₹1,09,575 a year. Add 20,000 Shorts views a day at a ₹5 Shorts RPM and another ₹100 a day joins the total. Sponsorships and memberships can be added as a fixed monthly amount.
The ₹60 and ₹5 figures are only placeholders so the form has numbers in it. They are not averages or benchmarks. Your own RPM is the only figure that makes this estimate meaningful.
RPM, CPM and why estimates vary
- RPM (revenue per mille) is what you receive per 1,000 views, after YouTube's share, counting all views including ones with no ads.
- CPM is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions. It is higher than RPM and is not your income.
- RPM changes with topic, viewer country, time of year, video length and how many viewers block ads, so even one channel's RPM moves month to month.
Ad income needs membership of the YouTube Partner Program; the eligibility rules have changed over the years, so check YouTube Help for the current ones. Earnings are income for tax purposes. Plan uploads with the YouTube description template generator and make covers with the thumbnail maker.
Frequently asked questions
How much does YouTube pay per 1,000 views in India?
There is no fixed rate. It depends on your audience, niche and ads shown. Check your own RPM in YouTube Studio for a real figure.
Do Shorts pay the same as long videos?
No. Shorts revenue is pooled and shared differently, so Shorts RPM is usually much lower. Enter it separately.
Is the YouTube Money Calculator free?
Yes, the YouTube Money Calculator is free. The first time you see your first estimate, you are asked for your name and WhatsApp number once. After that, this and every other Uncodemy tool opens straight away without the form.