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A YouTube money calculator estimates channel earnings by combining view counts with niche-specific CPM rates and YouTube's revenue split. YouTube retains 45% of ad revenue, meaning creators receive 55% of what advertisers pay. ViralVelocity's YouTube Money Calculator provides realistic income estimates using CPM data from 20-plus niches, ranging from $2-4 for entertainment to $15-35 for finance and insurance content. The calculator factors in three variables: (1) monthly view volume and growth trajectory, (2) audience geography since US viewers generate 3-5x higher CPM than developing markets, and (3) content category affecting advertiser demand. A channel with 100,000 monthly views in the tech niche typically earns $800-1,500 per month from ads alone. Results include breakdowns by revenue stream including AdSense, memberships, and Super Chat potential. Free with instant results. ViralVelocity's calculator uses current market CPM data updated regularly.