YouTube Shorts Earnings Calculator
Estimate YouTube Shorts revenue using monthly Shorts views and your own Shorts RPM, with daily, monthly, and annual projections.
The prefilled Shorts RPM is an example, not a guaranteed or verified platform rate. Actual revenue and eligibility vary.
Let’s do the math.
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Enter your numbers and calculate to see your estimated Shorts revenue.
Example values are filled in to get you started.Monthly Shorts revenue = Shorts engaged views ÷ 1,000 × Shorts RPM
Estimate Shorts separately from long-form videos
This calculator uses your monthly Shorts engaged views and a Shorts-specific revenue-per-thousand-views amount. Shorts and long-form content have different revenue contexts, so applying a long-form RPM to Shorts can produce a misleading projection. Match the view definition and reporting period used to calculate your RPM.
Use your own RPM when possible
The prefilled 0.05 is a demonstration value in whichever currency you select, not a market benchmark. Replace it with your own measured Shorts RPM or a scenario you want to evaluate. Zero RPM is valid and produces zero estimated revenue; zero views also produce zero revenue.
How to interpret the projections
Divide the monthly estimate by 30 for a daily average and multiply it by 12 for an annual projection. The annual number assumes every month resembles your entered month. Monetization eligibility, audience geography, content performance, and platform arrangements affect actual revenue. This tool does not determine your eligibility or retrieve your payouts.
From inputs to insight.
At 1,000,000 monthly Shorts engaged views and an example $0.05 Shorts RPM, monthly estimated revenue is $50.00. The daily average over 30 days is about $1.67; twelve identical months would total $600.
Metric reference: YouTube Help: RPM and Shorts engaged views
Results depend on the accuracy and definitions of your inputs. Campaign performance varies by audience, niche, content format, geography, and attribution method. These tools provide estimates and context, not guarantees.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I override the prefilled RPM?
Yes. The RPM field is editable and required. Replace the demonstration value with your own measured Shorts RPM in your selected currency.
Is the example RPM a guaranteed YouTube rate?
No. It is a worked-example input, not a verified current payout benchmark. Actual results depend on your monetization and audience context.
Can I use my long-form RPM?
Use a Shorts-specific RPM for a meaningful estimate. Long-form and Shorts revenue contexts differ, so substituting one for the other can distort projections.
Why might the annual total differ from my actual year?
The annual estimate multiplies one month by twelve. Views, RPM, eligibility, and audience composition can change throughout the year.