How much does Cardboard Combat make on YouTube?
Cardboard Combat · by Buttered Side Down
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$2.00/1,000 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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Earnings Trend
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
February 2026
|
314,868
314.87K
|
$629.74 | |
|
March 2026
|
482,165
482.17K
|
$964.33 | |
|
April 2026
|
504,785
504.79K
|
$1,009.57 | |
|
May 2026
|
700,415
700.41K
|
$1,400.83 | |
|
June 2026
|
720,537
720.54K
|
$1,441.07 | |
|
July 2026
|
589,157
589.16K
|
$1,178.31 | |
|
August 2026
|
434,999
435.00K
|
$870.00 | |
|
September 2026
|
409,085
409.08K
|
$818.17 | |
|
October 2026
|
378,698
378.70K
|
$757.40 | |
| Total | 4,534,709 | $9,069.42 |
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.