How much can 1 million YouTube views earn?
Views alone do not determine YouTube earnings. The simplest calculation is views ÷ 1,000 × RPM. The table uses three illustrative RPM assumptions to explain the formula, not claimed actual averages.
Revenue examples for 10,000 to 10 million views
| Views | RPM 1,000 KRW | RPM 3,000 KRW | RPM 5,000 KRW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 views | About 10,000 KRW | About 30,000 KRW | About 50,000 KRW |
| 100,000 views | About 100,000 KRW | About 300,000 KRW | About 500,000 KRW |
| 1,000,000 views | About 1,000,000 KRW | About 3,000,000 KRW | About 5,000,000 KRW |
| 10,000,000 views | About 10,000,000 KRW | About 30,000,000 KRW | About 50,000,000 KRW |
For example, 1 million views at KRW 3,000 RPM gives 1,000,000 ÷ 1,000 × 3,000 = KRW 3,000,000. At KRW 1,000 RPM the result is KRW 1 million; at KRW 5,000 RPM it is KRW 5 million.
Adjust views, format, topic, and RPM to estimate monthly and yearly earnings.
Why the same 1 million views can earn different amounts
RPM can reflect ad demand, viewer countries, topic, video length, and seasonality. YouTube also explains that RPM may include YouTube Premium, memberships, Super Chat, and other revenue recorded in YouTube Analytics, not just advertising.
Calculate 1 million Shorts views separately
Shorts Feed and Watch Page advertising use different revenue-sharing structures. Applying long-form RPM to Shorts can substantially distort the estimate. Use the YouTube Shorts Revenue Calculator for a separate calculation.
What if I do not know my channel's RPM?
If you are already monetized, use revenue and views from the same period in the RPM Calculator to calculate RPM. Another channel's actual RPM is not public, so an outside service cannot determine its exact ad earnings.
Curious about another channel's viewing trends?
YouTube Channel Analyzer uses public channel data and a sample of recent videos to estimate monthly views and a revenue range. These are public-data estimates, not actual payouts.
Official references
Understanding YouTube RPM and CPMYouTube partner revenue sharingShorts monetization policies
Last reviewed: September 30, 2026