YouTube Shorts Money Calculator
Find out how much a YouTube Short earns. Paste a Shorts URL to see estimated earnings, a revenue timeline, and how much 100K views pay.
How it works
Paste a Shorts URL
Enter a YouTube Shorts link (youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID), a standard watch link, or the 11-character video ID.
Click "Calculate"
We fetch the video's stats via the YouTube Data API — views, likes, comments, publish date, and duration.
See estimated earnings
Get a low/average/high earnings estimate, a revenue timeline, and how much 100K views pays — all free.
How Much Does YouTube Pay for Shorts?
Unlike traditional YouTube videos, Shorts don't earn money from ads shown directly on individual videos.
Instead, YouTube combines advertising revenue from the Shorts Feed into a shared creator pool. After deducting music licensing costs, creators receive a portion of the remaining revenue based on their share of total eligible Shorts views.
Because of this model, Shorts RPM is usually much lower than long-form videos. Most creators see an RPM ranging from $0.02 to $0.05 per 1,000 views, although actual earnings vary depending on audience location, content category, seasonality, and advertiser demand.
Our calculator estimates earnings using this commonly observed RPM range, giving you conservative, average, and optimistic scenarios rather than a single fixed value.
Why Use Our Shorts Money Calculator?
Wondering how much your Shorts actually pay? You're not alone — “how much does 100K Shorts views pay” is one of the most searched questions by creators. Our calculator gives you a data-backed answer in seconds.
Instant Earnings
Get a low, average, and high earnings estimate the moment you paste a Shorts URL — no waiting.
Revenue Timeline
See how much the Short earns daily, monthly, and yearly based on its view velocity.
Per 100K Views
We show exactly how much 100K Shorts views pay — one of the most searched questions online.
Transparent Formula
Every number is shown with the formula behind it. No black boxes, no hidden multipliers.
Real API Data
We pull live view counts, likes, comments, and publish dates straight from the YouTube Data API.
100% Free
No account, no paywall, no limits. Calculate as many Shorts as you need, anytime.
Supported URL Formats
youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_IDStandard Shorts URLyoutube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_IDRegular watch URLyoutu.be/VIDEO_IDShort youtu.be linkVIDEO_IDA raw 11-character video IDYouTube Shorts vs Long Videos
Shorts and long-form videos are monetized very differently. Here's how they compare side by side.
| Shorts | Long Videos | |
|---|---|---|
| Average RPM | $0.02 – $0.05 | $2 – $15 |
| Revenue model | Shared Pool | Ads on Video |
| Avg. earnings / 100K views | $2 – $5 | $200 – $1,500 |
| Requires YPP | Yes | Yes |
| Revenue stability | Low | Higher |
Who Is This Calculator For?
Shorts creators estimating revenue
Brands estimating sponsorship value
Agencies auditing creators
Buyers looking to acquire YouTube channels
Anyone curious how much Shorts pay
Frequently asked questions
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Calculate your Shorts earnings
Paste any YouTube Shorts URL and get an estimated earnings breakdown in seconds — free, no account needed.