How to Use the Stream Revenue Calculator
This calculator estimates your monthly game streaming income by combining ad revenue, subscriptions, and donations. Fill in the fields that apply to your channel and leave the rest blank — blank fields default to zero.
What is CPM? CPM (Cost Per Mille) is the revenue you earn per 1,000 ad views. For game streaming, typical CPM ranges from $1 to $5 depending on your platform, region, and audience demographics. Higher engagement and niche audiences tend to attract better CPM rates.
Subscription revenue tip: Enter the actual payout amount per subscriber after the platform's revenue share cut. For example, Twitch affiliates typically receive around $2.50 per sub after the 50/50 split.
Results are estimates only. Actual earnings depend on ad fill rates, viewer engagement, and platform policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
More stream hours increases ad exposure opportunities, but audience engagement and CPM can drop over long sessions. Consistent quality content during peak hours often outperforms raw stream time.
Yes. The formula works for any streaming platform. Just enter the CPM and subscription rate that matches your platform's payout structure.