Twitch Bits to USD Calculator
A Twitch Bit is two different numbers depending on which side you're on. A viewer buying Bits pays Twitch's bundle price; the streamer who receives a cheer is paid a flat $0.01 per Bit. This calculator shows both sides and finds the cheapest bundle mix.
Twitch Bits to USD Calculator
Streamer earns: $10.00
Viewer pays (cheapest pack mix): $14.00 (1x 1,000)
Twitch keeps: $4.00
Quick reference (server-rendered)
| Bits | Streamer earns | Viewer pays (cheapest mix) | Twitch keeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.00 | $1.40 | $0.40 |
| 1,000 | $10.00 | $14.00 | $4.00 |
| 5,000 | $50.00 | $64.40 | $14.40 |
| 10,000 | $100.00 | $126.00 | $26.00 |
| 25,000 | $250.00 | $308.00 | $58.00 |
| 100,000 | $1,000.00 | $1,232.00 | $232.00 |
Why there are two numbers
Twitch sells Bits in fixed packs (100 / 500 / 1,500 / 5,000 / 10,000 / 25,000). The price per Bit drops as the pack grows (from $0.014 to $0.01232 at the US web base rate). The streamer always receives $0.01 per Bit cheered — there is no partner-tier split for Bits, unlike subscriptions.
Cheapest pack solver
For an arbitrary amount, buying the largest packs first is cheapest. Example: 6,500 Bits at 100-pack pricing costs $91.00; the cheapest mix (one 5,000 + three 500) costs $85.40 — the solver above does this for any amount. Mobile in-app purchases add roughly 30% for Apple/Google commissions.
Bits vs subs for the streamer
Per dollar the viewer spends, Bits are the more efficient gift: about 71% reaches the streamer, versus 50% for a standard-split sub. But subs recur monthly — a Tier 1 sub pays $2.50/month until it lapses. Most streamers treat subs as the predictable floor and Bits as the volatile upside (typically 20–40% on top).
Frequently asked questions
How much is 1,000 bits on Twitch?
Exactly $10.00 to the streamer. Viewers pay about $14.00 to buy them.
Do streamers keep 100% of Bits?
At the cheer stage yes — $0.01 per Bit goes to the streamer. Twitch takes its margin when the viewer buys.
How many Bits can be cheered at once?
Up to 100,000 Bits ($1,000 to the streamer) in a single cheer.