YouTube Shorts Revenue Calculator
Estimate your daily YouTube Shorts earnings based on views and location. Made for creators to understand ad revenue potential under the Shorts 45% payout model.
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What Does the YouTube Shorts Revenue Calculator Do?
It estimates how much money a creator can earn per day from YouTube Shorts ad revenue based on daily views and average RPM for their selected country.
How Are Earnings Calculated?
Earnings are calculated with the following formula: (Views ÷ 1,000 × RPM) × 0.45 This reflects the average revenue per 1,000 views and applies YouTube's 45% creator revenue share.
What Is RPM and How Is It Different from CPM?
RPM (Revenue Per Mille) is what creators actually earn per 1,000 views. CPM (Cost Per Mille) is what advertisers pay. RPM is the better metric for estimating your income.
Why Do Creators Only Receive 45% of Shorts Revenue?
YouTube retains 55% of ad revenue from Shorts to cover platform costs and music licensing, leaving 45% for creators.
Can I Use This Calculator for Monthly or Yearly Estimates?
Yes while it's designed for daily projections, simply multiply the daily result by 30 for monthly or 365 for yearly revenue.
Does the RPM Vary by Country?
Yes. The calculator selects an average RPM based on the country you choose, since ad rates differ by region.
What If I Don’t Know My RPM?
No problem the calculator uses a default average RPM for your selected country. You can also manually adjust it if you have actual analytics data.
Does This Include Other Income Sources Like Super Thanks or Affiliate Revenue?
No this calculator only estimates ad revenue from Shorts. It does not include Super Thanks, brand deals, or affiliate income.
Is Music Licensing Factored Into This Calculation?
Not Directly. YouTube Covers Music Licensing From Its 55% Cut, So The Calculator Focuses Solely On Your Final 45% Revenue Share From Ad Monetization.
How Accurate Is This Estimate?
It gives a strong approximation based on current monetization rules and average RPM data. Actual earnings may vary depending on engagement, Watch time, niche, and YouTube Policies.
