Bits to USD: How Much Do Twitch Streamers Make from Bits?

Calculate how much money Twitch streamers make from bits. Convert any amount of bits to USD to see exactly what streamers earn. Simple formula: 100 bits = $1.00 for the streamer.

10,000 bits

How Bits Work

  • Viewers buy bits from Twitch
  • Viewers cheer bits in your chat
  • You receive $1.00 for every 100 bits
  • Twitch keeps the markup as their cut

Common Bit Amounts

Streamer Receives

$100.00

From 10,000 bits

Viewer Pays (Approx)

$140.00

Twitch markup included

Quick Reference: Common Bit Values

BitsStreamer EarnsViewer Pays (Approx)
100 bits$1.00$1.40
1,000 bits$10.00$14.00
10,000 bits$100.00$140.00
25,000 bits$250.00$350.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Twitch streamers make $1.00 for every 100 bits they receive. This means 1,000 bits = $10, 10,000 bits = $100, and 25,000 bits = $250. The conversion rate is fixed: 1 bit = $0.01 for streamers. Viewers pay slightly more when purchasing bits (about $1.40 per 100 bits), with Twitch keeping the difference as their cut.

1,000 bits equals $10.00 for the streamer. When viewers purchase 1,000 bits, they pay approximately $14.00, with Twitch keeping the $4.00 markup. This is a fixed rate - you'll always earn exactly $0.01 per bit received.

10,000 bits equals $100.00 for streamers. This is one of the most common bit packages purchased. Viewers pay around $140 for 10,000 bits, with the streamer receiving the full $100 and Twitch keeping their commission.

Bits are Twitch's virtual currency. Viewers purchase bits from Twitch at a markup (e.g., 100 bits costs $1.40). They then cheer these bits in streamers' chats to show support. Streamers receive $1.00 for every 100 bits cheered. Twitch keeps the difference between what viewers pay and what streamers receive.

You make exactly $0.01 per bit received. For reference: 500 bits = $5, 1,000 bits = $10, 5,000 bits = $50, 10,000 bits = $100, and 100,000 bits = $1,000. Most streamers earn between $50-$500 per month from bits, though top streamers can earn thousands.

Real Streamer Earnings from Bits

Here's what different bit amounts mean for your monthly income:

5,000 bits/month

You earn: $50/month
Typical for small streamers. This is extra income on top of subs and ads. Often comes from 2-3 dedicated supporters.

25,000 bits/month

You earn: $250/month
Mid-tier streamers regularly hit this. Combined with 100 subs ($250), you're at $500+ total.

100,000 bits/month

You earn: $1,000/month
Successful streamers with engaged communities. This level usually indicates strong viewer loyalty and multiple supporters.

How to Increase Bit Earnings

  • Enable bit emotes: Custom emotes unlock at bit milestones, encouraging viewers to cheer more.
  • Set bit goals: On-stream goals give viewers a reason to contribute (e.g., "50K bits = 24-hour stream").
  • Acknowledge cheers: Thank supporters by name and react to large bit amounts to encourage others.
  • Bit leaderboards: Monthly or weekly leaderboards create friendly competition among supporters.
  • Don't rely only on bits: Most streamers earn 2-3x their bit revenue from subs and ads combined.

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