YouTube Channel Income Estimator

Calculate potential YouTube earnings based on views, CPM, and additional revenue streams. Plan your content strategy with realistic income projections.

Key Benefits:

  • Realistic earning projections
  • Multiple revenue stream analysis
  • Content strategy planning
  • Goal-oriented growth tracking
  • Sponsorship rate benchmarking
  • Monetization optimization

Channel Performance

Enter your channel metrics to estimate YouTube ad revenue and total earnings.

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Total views your channel receives per month

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Cost per mille - typical range $0.5-$20, default $2.7

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Additional revenue percentage from memberships, sponsorships, etc.

Income Estimates

$149
Expected Monthly Income
Gross Ad Revenue$270
Creator Share (55%)$149
Effective RPM$1.49
Total Income with Uplift$149
Expected Annual Income$1,782
Views for $1K/mo673,400.673

CPM Sensitivity Analysis

$1.00$8.00
Monthly Income
$148
Annual Income
$1,782
Based on CPM of $2.70 (excluding RPM uplift from memberships/sponsors)

CPM Comparison Table

CPMMonthlyAnnual
$0.50$28$330
$1.00$55$660
$2.00$110$1,320
$2.70$149$1,782
$4.00$220$2,640
$6.00$330$3,960
$20.00$1,100$13,200

Key Insights

Revenue Share: YouTube keeps 45% of ad revenue, you get 55%

Growth Target: You need 673,400.673 monthly views to earn $1,000/month

Scaling Goal: 3,367,003.367 monthly views would generate $5,000/month

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPM and how does it affect my earnings?

CPM (Cost Per Mille) is the amount advertisers pay per 1,000 views. YouTube takes 45%, you keep 55%. CPM varies by niche, season, and audience demographics, typically ranging from $0.50 to $5.00.

When can I start monetizing my YouTube channel?

You need 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in the past 12 months, or 1,000 subscribers and 10 million valid public Shorts views in the past 90 days to join the YouTube Partner Program.

How much can I earn from sponsorships?

Sponsorship rates typically range from $1-5 per 1,000 views, depending on your niche and engagement. Channels with highly engaged audiences in valuable niches (finance, tech, business) command higher rates.

Should I focus on long-form content or YouTube Shorts?

Both have benefits. Long-form content typically has higher CPM rates, while Shorts can drive rapid subscriber growth. A mixed strategy often works best for maximizing overall revenue.

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Results are estimates for informational purposes only. Consult professionals for important decisions.