How much does Can a Shovel Stop a Bullet? make on YouTube?
Can a Shovel Stop a Bullet? · by Yee Yee Life
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$1.20/1,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
February 2026
|
7,658,327
7.66M
|
$9,189.99 | |
|
March 2026
|
23,755,322
23.76M
|
$28,506.39 | |
|
April 2026
|
21,147,350
21.15M
|
$25,376.82 | |
|
May 2026
|
23,416,410
23.42M
|
$28,099.69 | |
|
June 2026
|
738,399
738.40K
|
$886.08 | |
| Total | 76,715,808 | $92,058.97 |
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.