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YouTube Engagement Calculator
Compute three engagement modes — ERF (by Subscribers), ERR (by Reach), and ERV (by Views). Paste several recent videos to get an average ERV for fast, apples‑to‑apples comparisons.
- ERV (by Views) — best for video-to-video comparisons on YouTube.
- ERF (by Subscribers) — useful for channel benchmarking over time.
- ERR (by Reach) — prefer when actual reach is available.
Per‑item table (optional)
| Title | Views | Likes | Comments | Shares | Saves | Engagements | ERV % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.00% |
How this calculator works
- Engagements = Likes + Comments + Shares + Saves
- ERF (by Subscribers) = Engagements ÷ Subscribers × 100
- ERR (by Reach) = Engagements ÷ Reach × 100
- ERV (by Views) = Engagements ÷ Views × 100
- When the denominator is 0 or empty, results show 0.00% and the formula hint displays an em dash.
When to use which metric
- ERV — recommended for YouTube video‑to‑video comparisons.
- ERF — benchmarking channel health over time.
- ERR — when unique reach is available for the content.
Frequently asked questions
What is ER by Views (ERV) and when should I use it?
ERV measures engagement relative to views: Engagements ÷ Views × 100. It’s the best YouTube‑native metric for comparing video‑to‑video performance on the same channel or across channels.
How do I calculate engagement rate on YouTube?
Use Engagements ÷ Views × 100 for ERV. If you only have subscribers or reach, use those denominators instead: ERF = Engagements ÷ Subscribers × 100; ERR = Engagements ÷ Reach × 100.
What counts as engagements on YouTube?
Engagements include Likes, Comments, Shares, and Saves. This tool adds them up as a single total for the formulas.
Which engagement metric should I use?
Use ERF (by Subscribers) for channel‑level benchmarking over time, ERR (by Reach) when actual reach is available, and ERV (by Views) for YouTube video‑to‑video comparisons.
