Estimated Shorts earnings
$300
2,500,000 views ÷ 1,000 × $0.12 RPM
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YouTube Shorts RPM / Earnings Estimator
Shorts views times RPM.
YouTube Shorts RPM / Earnings Estimator
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Calculated Results
Monthly at this RPM
$300
Annualized
$3,600
Shorts views times Shorts RPM, full stop
YouTube Shorts monetization is a pool model, not the same Watch Page CPM line item as a 10-minute video. This calculator keeps the formula visible so you do not accidentally apply long-form RPM to Shorts traffic.
Defaults: 2,500,000 Shorts views, $0.12 RPM. Earnings = 2,500,000 ÷ 1,000 × 0.12 = $300. Formula line under the primary card shows the same arithmetic.
Views and RPM must be 0 or more. Invalid inputs trigger an alert and disable copy.
Presets vs Studio RPM
Typical ($0.12) is a planning midpoint for Tier-1 creators in 2026. Gaming and entertainment often sit lower; finance explainers can beat $0.30 on tight US audiences.
Compare total channel mix on the YouTube Channel Money Estimator for long-form and on this page for Shorts. Sum the two rows in a spreadsheet for total AdSense.
TikTok view payouts for the same clip belong on the TikTok Money Calculator, not here.
When Shorts are discovery, not the paycheck
Many channels use Shorts for reach and long-form for RPM. Copy the summary when you explain that split to a sponsor.
Annualized multiplies one month by 12. Seasonal channels should rerun with realistic monthly view bands instead of trusting the annual card alone.
Studio Shorts RPM updates daily. Rerun this page after major geography or content mix shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How are YouTube Shorts earnings calculated?
Estimated earnings = (Shorts views ÷ 1,000) × Shorts RPM. Defaults: 2,500,000 views at $0.12 RPM = $300. Annualized card assumes the same view count every month for 12 months.
Why is Shorts RPM lower than long-form RPM?
Shorts ads fund a separate feed pool. Creators receive about 45% of Shorts ad revenue attributed to their content. CPMs are lower and many loops never serve a paid ad. Long-form RPM from the YouTube RPM Calculator does not apply to Shorts views.
Which RPM preset should I pick?
Low ($0.04), Typical ($0.12), Strong ($0.50), and High ($1.20) bracket most channels. Paste custom RPM from YouTube Studio Shorts revenue divided by Shorts views times 1,000 when you have 28-day data.
Does this include Shorts sponsorships?
No. Only ad pool math from views and RPM. Brand integrations, affiliate links, and long-form upsells are separate line items. Use the YouTube Channel Money Estimator for Watch Page long-form CPM planning.