1 million views doesn't pay what you think.
Most creators expect $5,000+ from 1M YouTube views. The real number? $2,000–$4,000 in a good niche. Gaming creators might see $600.
CPM is what advertisers pay. RPM is what you receive. Most calculators show you the wrong number.
The YouTube revenue calculator that shows the real number
Not the CPM headline. Not the gross advertiser spend. The RPM that actually lands in your account — adjusted by niche, location, and content format.
RPM, Not CPM
YouTube keeps 45%. Advertisers pay CPM — you receive RPM. Most calculators show you the wrong number. We calculate what actually hits your account, after the platform cut.
Niche matters — a lot
Shorts vs Long-form
Shorts pay ~430× less per view. We calculate them separately so you're never comparing apples to oranges.
YouTube earnings calculator by niche — 10 categories, 9 locations
From Personal Finance ($15–$30 RPM) to Gaming ($2–$5 RPM) — every niche calculated separately. Your YouTube income per 1,000 views varies wildly by category.
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