YouTube Shorts Earnings Calculator
Estimate YouTube Shorts earnings from the Shorts ad-revenue pool.
Shorts RPM is far lower than long-form — it's typically a few cents per 1,000 views from the Shorts ad-revenue pool. Adjust the range to match your own analytics.
The YouTube Shorts Earnings Calculator estimates income from Shorts views. Shorts are paid from a shared ad-revenue pool, so their RPM is much lower than long-form video — usually only a few cents per 1,000 views.
Why use this tool
Shorts-specific RPM
Pre-set to the realistic low RPM range Shorts actually pay.
Monthly and yearly
Projects Shorts income per month and per year.
Fully adjustable
Override the RPM range with your real Shorts numbers.
How to use it
Enter Shorts views
Add your total monthly Shorts views.
Set the RPM range
Use the default Shorts RPM or your own figure.
See the estimate
Get projected Shorts earnings monthly and yearly.
Frequently asked questions
Why do Shorts pay so little per view?+
Shorts revenue comes from a shared pool split across all creators, so per-view payouts are far lower than long-form ads.
What is a typical Shorts RPM?+
It is usually only a few cents per 1,000 views, varying by region and season.
Are Shorts worth making?+
Shorts earn little directly but are powerful for fast subscriber and channel growth.
Is the estimate exact?+
No. Only YouTube Studio shows real Shorts revenue — this is a grounded estimate.