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Reverse Royalty Calculator: Set Income Goals and Hit Them
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Reverse Royalty Calculator: Set Income Goals and Hit Them

Use our reverse calculator to determine exactly how many streams you need to reach your income targets across different platforms.

Tools 4 MusicTools 4 Music StaffJanuary 2, 202610 min read

Sometimes you don't want to know how much you'll earn from streams—you want to know how many streams you need to hit a specific income goal. That's exactly what our Reverse Royalty Calculator does.

Why Use a Reverse Calculator?

Goal-setting is crucial for any business, and your music career is a business. The Reverse Calculator helps you:

  • Set realistic targets based on actual platform rates
  • Plan marketing budgets by knowing your stream targets
  • Track progress toward specific income milestones
  • Compare platforms to see where to focus promotion
  • How It Works

  • Enter your target income - How much do you want to earn?
  • Select your platform - Different platforms have different rates
  • Set your ownership - Your master and publishing percentages
  • Get your stream target - The exact number you need to hit
  • Example Calculation

    Goal: $1,000 from Spotify

    Ownership: 100% master, 100% publishing

    Rate: $0.00437 per stream

    Streams Needed: 228,833 streams

    This gives you a concrete number to work toward in your marketing efforts.

    [Use our Reverse Calculator](/calculators/reverse) to set your streaming goals.

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    Put this knowledge into practice with our free online tool.

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