How much does How I held my breath for 17 minutes | David Blaine | TED make on YouTube?
How I held my breath for 17 minutes | David Blaine | TED · by TED
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$8.00/1,000 views for this video), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
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Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
3,574
3.57K
|
$28.59 | |
|
January 2026
|
4,296
4.30K
|
$34.37 | |
|
February 2026
|
4,501
4.50K
|
$36.01 | |
|
March 2026
|
3,324
3.32K
|
$26.59 | |
|
April 2026
|
3,702
3.70K
|
$29.62 | |
|
May 2026
|
3,942
3.94K
|
$31.54 | |
|
June 2026
|
3,798
3.80K
|
$30.38 | |
|
July 2026
|
3,394
3.39K
|
$27.15 | |
|
August 2026
|
4,966
4.97K
|
$39.73 | |
|
September 2026
|
6,317
6.32K
|
$50.54 | |
|
October 2026
|
562
562
|
$4.50 | |
| Total | 42,376 | $339.01 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.