Twitch Bits to USD
One Bit is worth $0.01 to the streamer, so 1,000 Bits is $10.00 and 10,000 Bits is $100.00. Viewers pay more, about $1.40 per 100 Bits, because Twitch keeps a cut on the purchase. The payout stays one cent per Bit no matter which pack was bought.
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Bits pay the streamer a flat $0.01 each regardless of pack size. Subscription figures assume the revenue share you selected above and do not include taxes, currency conversion or regional pricing. All of this runs in your browser, nothing you type is uploaded or stored.
Twitch Bit pack prices
| Pack | Viewer pays | You get |
| 100 Bits | ~$1.40 | $1.00 |
| 500 Bits | ~$7.00 | $5.00 |
| 1,500 Bits | ~$19.95 | $15.00 |
| 5,000 Bits | ~$64.40 | $50.00 |
| 10,000 Bits | ~$126.00 | $100.00 |
| 25,000 Bits | ~$308.00 | $250.00 |
Every Bit a viewer cheers is worth exactly one cent to the streamer, no matter which pack the viewer bought.
Key takeaways
- 1 Bit = $0.01 to the streamer
- 1,000 Bits = $10.00, and 10,000 Bits = $100.00
- Viewers pay about $1.40 per 100 Bits
- Bits in Extensions pay $0.008, not $0.01
- The minimum payout threshold is $50
On this page
- How much is a Bit worth? The $0.01 rule
- What viewers pay: the Bit pack price table
- Bits vs subscriptions: which pays more?
- The math of a real stream: two worked examples
- When and how Twitch pays you
- Why the streamer's number never changes with pack size
- Reading your earnings page: Bits, subs and ads side by side
How much is a Bit worth? The $0.01 rule
One Bit is worth exactly $0.01, one cent, to the streamer every single time, no matter which pack the viewer bought or which country they bought it in. That flat rate is the most important number on this page: 100 Bits = $1.00, 1,000 Bits = $10.00, 10,000 Bits = $100.00 and 100,000 Bits = $1,000.00. If you remember nothing else, remember that 1,000 Bits is a tenner.
There is one exception. When Bits are spent inside a monetised Extension instead of being cheered directly in chat, the streamer receives 80% of that cent and the Extension developer keeps the other 20%. So a Bit used in an Extension pays the streamer $0.008 rather than $0.01. Cheers typed straight into chat are always the full cent, and that is what this calculator uses. Twitch's own Creator Camp guide to Bits and the Help article on cheering both confirm the one-cent rate.
Bits are also not money the viewer can cash out. They have no monetary value to the buyer, which is why Twitch's rules forbid selling, trading or betting them. They only become dollars when a creator earns them through a cheer.
What viewers pay: the Bit pack price table
Viewers do not pay one cent per Bit. Twitch sells Bits in fixed packs and keeps the difference to cover payment processing and its own share. Here is what a US viewer pays on the web store, and what reaches the streamer from each pack.
| Pack | Viewer pays | Per-Bit cost | Streamer gets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Bits | ~$1.40 | $0.0140 | $1.00 |
| 500 Bits | ~$7.00 | $0.0140 | $5.00 |
| 1,500 Bits | ~$19.95 | $0.0133 | $15.00 |
| 5,000 Bits | ~$64.40 | $0.0129 | $50.00 |
| 10,000 Bits | ~$126.00 | $0.0126 | $100.00 |
| 25,000 Bits | ~$308.00 | $0.0123 | $250.00 |
Worked example: a viewer buys the 1,500-Bit pack for $19.95. You receive 1,500 × $0.01 = $15.00. Twitch keeps the other $4.95. The bigger the pack, the smaller that gap becomes per Bit, but the streamer's payout is fixed at one cent either way.
Bits vs subscriptions: which pays more?
Subscriptions are usually the larger line for a growing channel, because one Tier 1 sub pays about $3.00 while 300 Bits pay the same $3.00, and a sub renews automatically every month. Here is the side-by-side on the standard 50/50 split.
| Support type | Viewer pays | Streamer gets (50/50) | Streamer's share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 sub | $5.99 / month | ~$3.00 | ~50% |
| Tier 2 sub | $9.99 / month | ~$5.00 | ~50% |
| Tier 3 sub | $24.99 / month | ~$12.50 | ~50% |
| Prime sub | Free (via Prime) | ~$2.50 | , |
| 300 Bits | ~$4.20 | $3.00 | ~71% |
| 1,000 Bits | ~$14.00 | $10.00 | ~71% |
Per dollar spent, Bits return a bigger slice to the creator than a sub does, about 71% versus 50%, but subs are recurring and predictable, which is why most channels chase subscriber counts first and treat Bits as the tip jar that tops them up.
The math of a real stream: two worked examples
Example A, standard 50/50 split. Over a month a channel gets 50 Tier 1 subs and 5,000 Bits cheered.
- Subs: 50 × $5.99 × 0.50 = $149.75
- Bits: 5,000 × $0.01 = $50.00
- Total payout: $199.75
Example B, same activity on a 70% Plus split.
- Subs: 50 × $5.99 × 0.70 = $209.65
- Bits: still $50.00
- Total payout: $259.65
The split only changes the subscription side. Bits are always a flat cent, so a higher revenue share never touches them. That is why a channel's Bits income is the most predictable number in its whole earnings page.
When and how Twitch pays you
Bits, subscriptions and ads all roll into a single payout balance. You are only paid once that balance clears the minimum threshold: $50 for most payout methods (ACH/direct deposit, eCheck, PayPal, check) or $100 for a wire transfer, where the higher floor covers the transfer fee.
Payouts run on a Net-15 schedule. Revenue you earn in a calendar month is not eligible until the following month, and the payment is issued on or around the 15th. Earn $60 on April 5th and it is paid around May 15th, not April 20th. If you do not cross the threshold in a given month, the balance rolls over until you do. Only Affiliates and Partners can receive a payout at all, so until you are accepted into one of those programs your Bit revenue accrues. Full details are in Twitch's When Am I Getting Paid? article.
Why the streamer's number never changes with pack size
It feels unfair that a viewer can pay $1.40 or $0.123 per Bit depending on the pack, yet the creator always gets exactly one cent. The reason is where Twitch takes its cut. On Bits, Twitch's share is baked into the purchase price, not skimmed off the creator's side. The viewer's $0.40 premium on a 100-Bit pack covers payment processing and Twitch's margin; the full cent still flows to the channel.
That is also why the exact pack prices can shift. Twitch varies pricing by country, platform, promotions and currency, so a static price table will drift out of date, but the $0.01-per-Bit payout to the creator does not. And remember the Extension exception: Bits spent in an Extension pay the streamer 80% of a cent, because the Extension developer takes the other 20%. For everything cheered directly in chat, one cent per Bit is the rule.
Reading your earnings page: Bits, subs and ads side by side
Twitch's Earnings page splits your revenue into a few buckets, and knowing which is which tells you where to focus. Bits and subscriptions are the two creators influence most directly; ads and Turbo pay out on impressions and watch time instead.
Here is how a fairly active month might stack up for a mid-size channel on the standard 50/50 split:
- Bits: 40,000 cheered across the month = $400.00
- Tier 1 subs: 300 × $5.99 × 0.50 = $898.50
- Tier 2 subs: 40 × $9.99 × 0.50 = $199.80, plus 10 Tier 3 subs = $124.95
- Ads: roughly a few dollars per thousand impressions, and it swings widely
Subscription revenue usually dwarfs Bits because it recurs every month, while Bits behave more like a tip jar that spikes during big moments. Ads are the most volatile line and depend on your average concurrent viewers and how often you run breaks. New revenue takes about 24 to 48 hours to appear in the dashboard, and none of it is payable until your balance clears the $50 threshold. The Earnings Analytics guide explains what each revenue line means.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 1 Bit worth in USD?
One Bit is worth $0.01 (one cent) to the streamer. 100 Bits = $1.00, 1,000 Bits = $10.00 and 10,000 Bits = $100.00. That payout rate is fixed and does not change based on which bundle the viewer purchased.
Why do viewers pay more than $0.01 per Bit?
Because Twitch takes a cut on the purchase side. The standard 100-Bit pack costs the viewer about $1.40, which is $0.014 per Bit. Twitch keeps roughly $0.004 per Bit, and the streamer still receives the full $0.01. Larger packs are cheaper per Bit for the viewer, but the streamer's payout stays at one cent per Bit either way.
How much do Twitch subscriptions pay the streamer?
On the standard 50/50 split, a Tier 1 subscription at $5.99 pays the streamer about $3.00, Tier 2 at $9.99 pays about $5.00 and Tier 3 at $24.99 pays about $12.50. A Prime subscription pays roughly $2.50. Twitch's Partner Plus and similar programs can raise the streamer's share to 60% or 70% once the channel passes the subscriber threshold, so the exact number depends on your contract.
Does Twitch pay out Bits immediately?
No. Bits, subscriptions and ads all roll into your channel's payout balance, and Twitch pays out once you cross the $50 minimum threshold (or $100 in some regions). Payouts are issued about 15 days after the end of the month in which you crossed the threshold, so there is a built-in delay of several weeks.
Do I get the same amount from a gifted sub?
Yes. A gifted Tier 1 subscription pays the streamer the same as a normal Tier 1 sub, roughly $3.00 at the standard 50/50 split. The only difference is who paid for it. If someone gifts 100 subs, the streamer earns the same as if 100 people had subscribed individually.
How much is 1,000 Bits in USD?
1,000 Bits is $10.00 to the streamer, because each Bit pays exactly $0.01. The viewer pays more than $10 to buy them (roughly $14 if bought in smaller packs, or about $12.60 from the 10,000-Bit pack).
How much is 10,000 Bits worth?
10,000 Bits is worth $100.00 to the streamer. The 10,000-Bit pack costs the viewer about $126.00, so Twitch keeps roughly $26.00 of that purchase.
How many Bits do I need to earn $100?
You need 10,000 Bits cheered, because 10,000 x $0.01 = $100.00. To earn $50 you need 5,000 Bits.
Do Bits used in Extensions pay the same as a cheer?
No. Bits cheered directly in chat pay the streamer the full $0.01. Bits spent inside a monetised Extension pay the streamer 80% of a cent ($0.008) and the Extension developer keeps the other 20% ($0.002).
What is the minimum payout on Twitch?
The minimum payout is $50 for ACH/direct deposit, eCheck, PayPal and check, or $100 for a wire transfer. Balances below the threshold roll over to the next month.
How many Bits equal a $5 subscription to the streamer?
About 300 Bits. A Tier 1 sub at $5.99 pays the streamer roughly $3.00 at the 50/50 split, and 300 Bits also pay $3.00 (300 x $0.01). So the viewer's $5.99 sub and 300 Bits are worth the same to the creator.
Does the streamer get more from a bigger Bit pack?
No. The streamer always receives $0.01 per Bit regardless of which pack the viewer bought. A bigger pack only lowers the viewer's per-Bit cost; the creator's payout is identical.
When does Twitch pay out Bits revenue?
On the Net-15 schedule, around the 15th of the month after you earn it, provided your balance is at least $50 (or $100 for a wire transfer). Revenue earned in a month is not payable until the following month.
Is 1,000 Bits $10?
To the streamer, yes: 1,000 Bits = $10.00. To the viewer it costs more, roughly $14, because Twitch's cut is included in the purchase price of the pack.
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