Understanding YouTube RPM vs. CPM
CPM (Cost Per Mille) is what advertisers pay before YouTube's cut, while RPM (Revenue Per Mille) is your actual take-home revenue per 1,000 views after YouTube's 45% cut on long-form and 55% pool share on Shorts.
YouTube Shorts & Long-Form RPM Revenue Estimator
Calculate your exact monthly YouTube earnings combining Shorts feed RPM, long-form mid-roll RPM, and sponsor integrations.
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Estimated Revenue by Monthly Views
Assumptions: Shorts RPM $0.08, Long-form RPM $2.50, creator revenue benchmark simulation
As of: November 2026
| 100K views / mo (~3.3K / day) | Shorts ~$8 (Long-form ~$250) |
| 500K views / mo (~16.7K / day) | Shorts ~$40 (Long-form ~$1250) |
| 1M views / mo (~33.3K / day) | Shorts ~$80 (Long-form ~$2500) |
| 5M views / mo (~166.7K / day) | Shorts ~$400 (Long-form ~$12500) |
| 10M views / mo (~333.3K / day) | Shorts ~$800 (Long-form ~$25000) |
High-RPM Niches That Pay 5x More Per View
Personal finance, B2B software tutorials, AI automation, e-commerce, and real estate channels regularly achieve $12–$35 long-form RPMs in Tier-1 countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia), compared to $1.50–$3.00 for gaming or general entertainment.
FAQ
How much does 1 million YouTube Shorts views pay?
With an average Tier-1 Shorts RPM of $0.12 to $0.22, 1 million engaged Shorts views typically generates $120 to $220 in AdSense revenue.
Why do videos over 8 minutes earn significantly more?
Videos longer than 8 minutes unlock mid-roll ad placements, often doubling your effective RPM when viewers watch past the halfway mark.
How can faceless channels maximize revenue beyond AdSense?
Pairing high-volume Shorts with high-commission SaaS affiliate links (20–40% recurring) or digital products on Gumroad often out-earns AdSense by 3x.
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