Beehiiv Ad Network Revenue Calculator & Newsletter Earnings Estimator
Estimate your Beehiiv newsletter ad revenue using CPM and CPC models. Calculate monthly earnings based on subscriber count, open rate, and ad frequency. Free tool.
Beehiiv Ad Revenue Formula
Beehiiv's Ad Network pays publishers based on unique opens (CPM model) or verified clicks (CPC model).
CPM rates on Beehiiv typically range from $3 to $20 depending on niche, audience quality, and advertiser demand. Business, finance, and tech newsletters command premium CPMs. CPC deals pay per verified click regardless of open volume.
How to Use the Beehiiv Ad Revenue Calculator
Enter your newsletter stats
Input your total subscriber count and average open rate. Beehiiv Ad Network pays based on unique opens per send, so higher open rates directly increase your revenue.
Choose your payment model
Select CPM (Cost Per Mille — paid per 1,000 unique opens) or CPC (Cost Per Click — paid per verified link click). CPM is the most common model on Beehiiv.
Set your CPM or CPC rate
Enter your target or expected CPM rate ($3–$20 depending on niche) or CPC rate ($0.50–$3 typical range). Business and finance newsletters typically earn higher CPMs.
Configure send frequency
Enter how many newsletters you send per month and how many ad placements you include per send. Most newsletters carry 1–3 ad spots per issue.
View your revenue projection
The calculator projects your monthly and annual ad revenue with a breakdown by send, showing exactly how subscriber growth impacts your earnings.
Real-World Scenario Example
"A business newsletter with 15,000 subscribers, 45% open rate, $12 CPM, sending 4 times per month with 2 ads per issue."
Inputs
Result
Unique opens per send: 6,750. Revenue per send: $162. Monthly revenue: $1,296. Annual revenue: $15,552.
Important Disclaimer
Revenue estimates are based on CPM/CPC inputs and do not guarantee actual earnings. Beehiiv ad availability and rates fluctuate based on advertiser demand, seasonality, and publisher niche. Actual payouts may differ from projections.
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