Streaming Revenue Calculator

Calculate your potential streaming revenue from multiple sources. This calculator helps streamers on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook Gaming, and other platforms estimate their income from ads, subscriptions, and donations. Perfect for planning your streaming career or evaluating your channel's financial performance.

Average concurrent viewers during your streams

Total hours you stream each month

Average revenue per 1000 ad impressions

Monthly paid subscribers

Monthly subscription price per subscriber

Total donations/tips received monthly

Percentage the platform takes (typically 30-50%)

Streaming Revenue Formula: Ad Revenue = (Average Viewers × Hours Streamed × 60 / 1000) × CPM × (1 - Platform Cut) Subscription Revenue = Subscribers × Price × (1 - Platform Cut) Donation Revenue = Monthly Donations × (1 - Platform Cut) Total Monthly Revenue = Ad Revenue + Subscription Revenue + Donation Revenue Annual Revenue = Total Monthly Revenue × 12
Example: Average Viewers = 500 Hours Per Month = 80 Ad CPM = $3.50 Subscribers = 100 Subscription Price = $4.99 Donations Per Month = $200 Platform Cut = 50% Ad Impressions = (500 × 80 × 60) / 1000 = 2,400 Ad Revenue = 2,400 × $3.50 × 0.5 = $4,200 Subscription Revenue = 100 × $4.99 × 0.5 = $249.50 Donation Revenue = $200 × 0.5 = $100 Total Monthly Revenue = $4,200 + $249.50 + $100 = $4,549.50 Annual Revenue = $4,549.50 × 12 = $54,594

How is streaming revenue calculated?

Streaming revenue comes from three main sources: ads (based on CPM and views), subscriptions (monthly recurring), and donations/tips. The platform takes a percentage cut (typically 30-50%) from most revenue streams.

What is CPM in streaming?

CPM (Cost Per Mille) is the amount you earn per 1,000 ad impressions. Typical streaming CPM ranges from $2-$7 depending on your niche, audience demographics, and platform.

How much do platforms take from streamers?

Most streaming platforms take 30-50% of revenue. Twitch typically takes 50% of subscription revenue, YouTube takes 30%, and donation platforms may charge 2-5% in processing fees.

Can I make a living from streaming?

It depends on your audience size and engagement. Most successful full-time streamers have at least 500-1000 concurrent viewers and diversify income through multiple revenue streams including sponsorships and merchandise.

How can I increase my streaming revenue?

Focus on growing your audience, increasing viewer engagement, optimizing ad placement, offering valuable subscription benefits, and building a community that supports you through donations and subscriptions.