Twitch Money Calculator

Estimate your Twitch earnings based on subscribers, average viewers, stream hours, and category. Calculate subscription revenue, bits, ads, donations, and sponsorship income instantly.

Your current active subscriber count (Tier 1, 2, 3 combined)
Average viewers watching your stream at the same time
How many hours you stream per week on average
Select your main streaming category for accurate ad CPM estimates
Select your monetization status on Twitch
Estimated dollar value of bits/cheers per stream
Estimated third-party donations (PayPal, StreamLabs, etc.) per stream

About Twitch Money Calculator

This Twitch Money Calculator helps streamers estimate their potential earnings across multiple revenue streams. It factors in your subscriber count, average concurrent viewers, streaming hours, content category, and partner status to provide realistic income projections. All calculations happen in your browser — no data is sent to any server. Use it to set income goals, evaluate your channel's monetization potential, or plan your streaming strategy.

Features

How to Use

  1. Enter your monthly subscriber count and average concurrent viewers
  2. Select your stream category for accurate ad CPM estimates
  3. Input your weekly stream hours and partner status
  4. Add estimated bits and donations per stream if applicable
  5. Click Calculate to see your estimated earnings breakdown

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Twitch streamers make per sub?

Twitch Partners typically earn $3.50 per Tier 1 subscription (after Twitch's 30% cut from the $4.99 price). Twitch Affiliates earn $2.50 per Tier 1 sub (after Twitch's 50% cut). Tier 2 subs ($9.99) and Tier 3 subs ($24.99) have proportionally higher payouts.

How much does Twitch pay for ads?

Twitch ad revenue varies by category, viewer location, and season. Gaming streams typically earn $2-5 CPM, while Just Chatting can earn $3-8 CPM. Ad revenue is calculated per 1,000 ad impressions. Partners generally earn more from ads than Affiliates.

What is a good subscriber-to-viewer ratio?

A healthy subscriber-to-viewer ratio is typically 5-15%. For example, if you average 100 concurrent viewers, having 5-15 subscribers is considered good. Higher ratios (15%+) indicate a very loyal community, while lower ratios (< 3%) may suggest room for growth in community building.

Which categories pay the most on Twitch?

Just Chatting and IRL categories typically have the highest ad CPMs ($3-8) due to broader advertiser appeal. Gaming varies by genre: FPS and MMOs ($2-5), strategy games ($3-6), and niche categories like Music and Creative can range from $2-7. However, subscriber and donation revenue often outweigh ad revenue for most streamers.

How accurate is this calculator?

This calculator provides estimates based on industry averages and publicly available data about Twitch revenue shares. Actual earnings vary significantly based on your audience demographics, negotiation skills for sponsorships, viewer engagement, and individual deals with Twitch. Use these figures as a starting point for planning, not as guaranteed income projections.