Twitch Bits to USD Calculator
Calculate exactly how much Twitch Bits are worth. See streamer earnings, viewer costs, and extension bits rates all in one place.
Streamer Earns
$10.00
$0.01 per bit
Streamers receive exactly $0.01 (1 cent) for every bit cheered. Twitch takes their cut when viewers purchase bits, so streamers always get the full cent per bit.
Common Bits Values
| Bits | Streamer Earns | Viewer Pays (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.00 | ~$1.40 |
| 500 | $5.00 | ~$7.00 |
| 1,000 | $10.00 | ~$14.00 |
| 5,000 | $50.00 | ~$64.40 |
| 10,000 | $100.00 | ~$126.00 |
| 25,000 | $250.00 | ~$308.00 |
Bits Calculator FAQ
Everything you need to know about Twitch Bits and their value.
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1 Twitch Bit equals exactly $0.01 (1 cent) for the streamer. When viewers cheer bits, streamers receive the full cent per bit without any additional deductions.
100 Bits costs approximately $1.40 USD. However, larger packages offer better value: 500 bits cost ~$7.00, 1,500 bits cost ~$19.95, and 5,000 bits cost ~$64.40.
Twitch takes their revenue share when viewers purchase bits, not when they're cheered. This means streamers always get $0.01 per bit, while Twitch profits from the purchase markup.
1,000 Bits equals exactly $10.00 for the streamer. The calculation is simple: multiply the number of bits by $0.01.
It depends. Direct donations often have lower fees (2-3% for PayPal), but Bits offer benefits: no chargebacks, animated emotes, on-screen recognition, and badge progression for viewers.
Extension Bits are used within Twitch Extensions (interactive overlays). Creators receive 80% of the bit value ($0.008/bit) for Extension Bits, with Twitch and the extension developer sharing the remaining 20%.
You need to be a Twitch Affiliate or Partner. Once qualified, enable Bits in your Creator Dashboard under Settings > Affiliate/Partner > Bits & Cheering.
Bit earnings are paid out 15 days after the end of the month in which they were earned, once you reach the $50 minimum payout threshold.
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