💰 YouTube Earnings Estimator — CPM Calculator
YouTube channel earnings estimator: forecast monthly and annual revenue from views based on CPM (cost per thousand views) by niche and region (Saudi, Gulf, global).
📚 About This Tool
YouTube earnings depend on CPM (cost per thousand views) which varies by: niche (finance and tech pay higher), viewer region (USA/EU pays 3-5× more than MENA), season (Q4 highest), and % of views actually seeing an ad (typically 50-70%).
❓ FAQ
Why is CPM lower in Saudi than USA?
Advertisers pay by purchasing power. Saudi CPM ~$1-3, USA $5-15. Some Saudi YouTubers target US audiences as a result.
Difference between RPM and CPM?
CPM is what the advertiser pays. RPM is what you keep after YouTube's 45% cut. RPM ≈ CPM × 0.55.
Is one ad per video enough?
For videos > 8 minutes, enable mid-roll ads — roughly doubles revenue.
When can I enable monetization?
YouTube Partner Program: 1,000 subs + 4,000 watch hours in 12 months, or 1,000 subs + 10M Shorts views in 90 days.