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Twitch Bits Calculator
Convert bits cheered on Twitch to streamer earnings in USD, or find out how many bits equal a target payout.
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Streamer payout
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How it works
Bits are Twitch's on-platform virtual cheering currency that viewers purchase and send to streamers.
Streamers receive exactly $0.01 per bit cheered during a stream. This applies to all cheers in the Twitch Affiliate and Partner program.
Viewers pay more than a cent per bit because Twitch prices its bit bundles above the payout value. For example, a 100-bit bundle costs the viewer approximately $1.40, even though the streamer receives only $1.00.
Worked example
A viewer cheers 5,000 bits during a stream. The streamer receives 5,000 × $0.01 = $50.00.
To send those 5,000 bits, the viewer paid approximately 5,000 ÷ 100 × $1.40 = $70.00 at the standard bundle rate. Twitch's cut in this example is $70.00 − $50.00 = $20.00.
Bundle pricing
Twitch bit bundles vary in price depending on quantity purchased. Below are approximate standard rates; actual prices may vary by region, currency conversion, and promotional offers.
- 100 bits ≈ $1.40
- 1,500 bits ≈ $19.95
- 5,000 bits ≈ $64.40
- 10,000 bits ≈ $126.00
- 25,000 bits ≈ $308.00
Frequently asked questions
Does the streamer always receive exactly $0.01 per bit?
Yes, for streamer cheers in the Twitch Affiliate and Partner program, you receive exactly one cent per bit. The $0.01 payout rate is fixed. However, taxes and platform fees are applied separately by Twitch; the $0.01 is your gross earnings before deductions.
Why does a viewer pay more for bits than the streamer receives?
Twitch prices bit bundles as a service to viewers and monetizes the difference. For instance, a viewer might pay $1.40 for 100 bits, but the streamer receives only $1.00. Twitch keeps the $0.40 difference. Bundle prices increase with larger purchases (volume discounts for the viewer), but the per-bit value Twitch keeps also increases.
Do bits expire?
No. Once purchased, bits never expire. Viewers can use bits they own at any time in the future. However, if a Twitch account is inactive for an extended period, Twitch may close the account and its associated bits.