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YouTube RPM & CPM Calculator

Estimate your YouTube earnings with real 2026 RPM data by niche. Daily, monthly, and yearly breakdowns with revenue source analysis.

RPM + CPM 9 Niches Revenue Breakdown Instant Results

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Calculate Your RPM

Monthly Views 1,000,000

1K2.5M5M7.5M10M

Content Niche affects RPM

Gaming channels average $2-$8 RPM

Custom RPM optional

Override the niche RPM with your own value from YouTube Studio

Where to find your RPM? YouTube Studio → Analytics → Revenue tab

Estimated Earnings

Estimated Monthly Earnings

$2,000 - $5,000

Daily $67 - $167

Monthly $2,000 - $5,000

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If you post consistently for 1 year... $24,000 - $60,000

Your RPM $2.00 - $5.00

Est. CPM $3.50 - $8.75

Revenue Sources Breakdown

Ad Revenue 70%

↳ From skippable, non-skip & display ads $1,400 - $3,500

YT Premium 15%

↳ From Premium subscribers watching $300 - $750

Other 15%

↳ Channel memberships, Super Chats, etc. $300 - $750

Based on Gaming niche benchmarks with 1,000,000 monthly views

YouTube RPM by Niche - 2026 Benchmarks

Real RPM and CPM data across 9 content categories. Use these benchmarks to estimate your channel earnings.

Niche	Avg RPM	Avg CPM	Best Months
🏦 Finance & Investing	$12 - $45	$20 - $80	Q1, Q4
💊 Health & Fitness	$8 - $20	$15 - $35	Jan, Sep
💻 Tech & Software	$8 - $18	$14 - $30	Q4
🎓 Education	$5 - $15	$9 - $25	Sep, Jan
✈️ Travel	$4 - $12	$7 - $20	Summer
🍳 Food & Cooking	$3 - $8	$5 - $14	Nov, Dec
🎮 Gaming	$2 - $8	$4 - $14	Q4
🎭 Entertainment	$2 - $6	$3 - $10	Q4
🌍 General	$2 - $5	$3 - $9	Q4

RPM data sourced from creator reports and YouTube Analytics averages. Actual earnings vary by audience geography, video length, and ad placement strategy.

YouTube RPM by Country - Top Markets

Country	Avg RPM	Avg CPM	vs Global
🇦🇺 Australia	$11.95	$36.21	3.2x
🇺🇸 United States	$10.81	$32.75	2.9x
🇨🇦 Canada	$9.62	$29.15	2.6x
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	$7.12	$21.59	1.9x
🇩🇪 Germany	$6.20	$18.79	1.7x
🇪🇸 Spain	$3.91	$14.22	1.3x
🇯🇵 Japan	$2.90	$10.53	0.9x
🇲🇦 Morocco	$1.20	$3.60	0.3x
🇧🇷 Brazil	$0.58	$1.14	0.1x
🇮🇳 India	$0.46	$0.83	0.07x

US/CA/AU views earn 3-5x more than global average. Target English-speaking audiences to maximize your RPM.

What Is YouTube RPM? (vs CPM)

RPM (Revenue Per Mille) and CPM (Cost Per Mille) are the two key metrics that determine how much money you earn on YouTube. Here is the difference:

RPM CPM

Full Name Revenue Per Mille Cost Per Mille

Who sees it? You (Creator) Advertisers

Based on All views Monetized views only

Includes Ads + Premium + Supers Ad revenue only

YouTube cut? After 45% cut Before cut

Formula Total Revenue / Views x 1000 Ad Spend / Impressions x 1000

Quick formula: RPM = CPM x 0.55 (approximately). If advertisers pay $10 CPM, you earn about $5.50 RPM per 1,000 views.

How to Calculate Your YouTube RPM

The formula is simple:

RPM = (Total Revenue / Total Views) x 1,000

Example: If your channel earned $500 from 200,000 views last month:

RPM = ($500 / 200,000) x 1,000 = $2.50

This means you earn $2.50 for every 1,000 views. To convert CPM to RPM, multiply CPM by 0.55 (your 55% share after YouTube's 45% cut).

How to Increase Your YouTube RPM in 2026

Target High-RPM Niches

Finance ($12-$45 RPM) pays 6-10x more than Entertainment ($2-$6). Even within your niche, covering money-related subtopics can boost RPM.

Target English-Speaking Countries

US/AU/CA views pay 3-5x more. Use English titles, descriptions, and thumbnails to attract higher-CPM audiences.

Make Videos 8+ Minutes

Videos over 8 minutes can have mid-roll ads, doubling or tripling ad impressions per view. This directly increases your RPM.

Optimize Ad Placements

Manually place mid-roll ads at natural break points instead of relying on YouTube's auto-placement. Better placement = better completion rates = higher CPM.

Increase Watch Time

Higher retention means more ads served per view. A 10-minute video watched 80% through earns more than one watched 30% through.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good RPM on YouTube?

A good RPM depends on your niche. Finance channels consider $15+ RPM good. For Gaming, $4+ RPM is above average. For Entertainment, anything above $3 RPM is good. The global average across all niches is approximately $2-$5 RPM. Check the benchmarks table above to see where your niche stands.

What is the difference between RPM and CPM on YouTube?

CPM (Cost Per Mille) is what advertisers pay YouTube per 1,000 ad impressions on monetized views only. RPM (Revenue Per Mille) is what you actually earn per 1,000 total views after YouTube takes its 45% cut. RPM also includes revenue from YouTube Premium, Super Chats, and Channel Memberships - not just ads. RPM is always lower than CPM.

Which YouTube niche has the highest RPM?

Finance and Investing leads with $12-$45 RPM, followed by Health and Fitness ($8-$20) and Tech and Software ($8-$18). These niches attract advertisers with high customer lifetime values. A bank willing to pay $200+ per new customer will pay premium CPMs to reach finance-interested viewers.

How do I find my RPM in YouTube Studio?

Open YouTube Studio, click Analytics in the left sidebar, then select the Revenue tab. Your RPM is displayed as "Revenue per mille (RPM)" on the overview card. You can change the date range and filter by geography, content type, and traffic source to see how your RPM varies.

Why is my YouTube RPM so low?

Common reasons: 1) Your audience is in low-CPM countries like India or Southeast Asia. 2) Your niche has low advertiser demand (entertainment, music). 3) Short videos without mid-roll ads. 4) Seasonal dip (January, August have the lowest CPMs). 5) Low viewer retention means fewer ads served. Try making 8+ minute videos targeting English-speaking audiences in a higher-CPM niche.

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