YouTube Shorts Revenue Estimator

Shorts pay a fraction of what long-form does, and it helps to see that gap in real numbers before you build a strategy around them. Enter your monthly Shorts views and a Shorts RPM for an honest estimate of the ad income they'd bring. Nothing you type leaves your device.

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Monthly Shorts views

Shorts RPM

Shorts RPM is much lower than long-form — often about $0.03–$0.15 per 1,000 views.

$0.00 / month

Around $0.00 per year at this Shorts RPM.

Estimates only — actual earnings vary by niche, audience location, season and platform policy.

Why use Shorts Revenue Estimator?

Shorts Revenue Estimator turns your inputs into a clear, realistic estimate so you can plan, price and compare with confidence.

Runs instantly in your browser — nothing to install, nothing uploaded.
Completely free, with no account, no watermarks and no usage limits.
Earnings = (Shorts views ÷ 1,000) × Shorts RPM
Enter your monthly Shorts views.
Works on any device — desktop, tablet and phone — and is fully keyboard accessible.

How to use Shorts Revenue Estimator

Enter your monthly Shorts views.
Enter a Shorts RPM (usually much lower than long-form).
See estimated monthly and yearly Shorts income.
Compare with long-form to plan your content mix.

Examples

1,000,000 Shorts views at a $0.08 RPM ≈ $80/month.
Weighing Shorts reach against their low RPM.

Supported formats & limits

Earnings = (Shorts views ÷ 1,000) × Shorts RPM

Limitations

Shorts RPM is typically only a few cents per 1,000 views.
Shorts often drive subscribers more than direct revenue.

Frequently asked questions

Why are Shorts worth so little per view?

The Shorts ad pool is shared across many creators, so per-view payouts are small — think reach and growth, not direct income.

What Shorts RPM should I use?

Often around $0.03–$0.15 per 1,000 views; check your own YouTube Analytics for accuracy.

Do Shorts help long-form?

Yes — they can grow your audience, which lifts higher-RPM long-form revenue later.

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