Crypto Mining Profitability Calculator
Calculate real-time mining profit for Bitcoin, Kaspa, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Alephium, Zcash, Dash and more. Enter your ASIC specs and electricity cost — get instant daily, monthly, and yearly results.
What This Calculator Does
Enter any ASIC miner's specs — or pick from 107 real-world presets — and get an accurate breakdown of revenue, electricity cost, pool fees, and net profit. Data refreshes automatically from live APIs so your results always reflect current market conditions.
Live Data
Coin prices from CoinGecko, network difficulty from WhatToMine and mempool.space. Updates every 10–30 minutes automatically.
107 ASIC Presets
All major miners from Bitmain, MicroBT, Bitdeer, Canaan, IceRiver, Goldshell, Jasminer, Elphapex and more. Pre-filled hashrate and power specs.
Merge Mining
Scrypt miners earn LTC and DOGE simultaneously at zero extra power cost. We show both earnings individually and combined.
Any Electricity Rate
Set your exact $/kWh to see true net profit. Compare how miners in Texas ($0.04) vs Germany ($0.35) perform with the same hardware.
ROI & Break-Even
See exactly how many days until your miner pays for itself. Adjustable difficulty growth rate to model conservative and optimistic scenarios.
Completely Free
No login, no subscription, no ads. Open the page, enter your numbers, get results. Works on any device.
Supported Mining Algorithms & Coins
This calculator supports the 10 most widely-used ASIC mining algorithms. Each algorithm maps to specific proof-of-work coins. Select the algorithm pill in the calculator above to filter miners and coins for that algorithm.
| Algorithm | Primary Coin | Also Mines | Hashrate Unit | Top ASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHA-256 | Bitcoin (BTC) | BCH | TH/s | Antminer S23 Hyd 3U · Bitdeer A4 Ultra Hydro |
| Scrypt | Litecoin (LTC) | DOGE (merged), QUAI | MH/s | Antminer L11 Hyd · Elphapex DG1+ |
| KHeavyHash | Kaspa (KAS) | — | TH/s | Antminer KS7 · IceRiver KS5L |
| Blake3 | Alephium (ALPH) | — | TH/s | Antminer AL1 Pro · IceRiver AL1 |
| Equihash | Zcash (ZEC) | — | KSol/s | Antminer Z15E · Antminer Z15 Pro |
| Etchash | Ethereum Classic (ETC) | — | MH/s | Jasminer X44-P · Antminer E9 Pro |
| X11 | Dash (DASH) | — | TH/s | Antminer D9 · Antminer D7 |
| Eaglesong | Nervos CKB | — | TH/s | Antminer K7 · iBeLink BM-K1 Max |
| KAWPOW | Ravencoin (RVN) | — | MH/s | Goldshell KA-BOX Pro |
| zkSNARK | Aleo (ALEO) | — | MH/s | IceRiver AE3 · IceRiver AE2 |
Mining Profitability by Electricity Cost (Antminer S21 Pro Reference)
Electricity cost is the single biggest variable in Bitcoin mining profitability. The table below shows how different electricity rates affect net daily profit for an Antminer S21 Pro (234 TH/s, 3510 W). Adjust these figures in the calculator above with your exact hardware and rate.
| Country / Region | Avg $/kWh | Daily Elec Cost | Est. Daily Profit | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan / Central Asia | $0.03–$0.04 | $2.53–$3.37 | ~$12–$16/day | ✓ Very profitable |
| USA (industrial / Texas ERCOT) | $0.04–$0.06 | $3.37–$5.06 | ~$10–$14/day | ✓ Profitable |
| Canada (hydro regions) | $0.05–$0.07 | $4.21–$5.90 | ~$9–$13/day | ✓ Profitable |
| UAE / Middle East | $0.06–$0.08 | $5.06–$6.75 | ~$7–$11/day | ✓ Marginal |
| USA (home / retail) | $0.12–$0.16 | $10.12–$13.50 | ~$0–$4/day | ⚠ Breakeven |
| Australia | $0.20–$0.28 | $16.87–$23.62 | ~-$5 to -$10/day | ✗ Unprofitable |
| UK | $0.28–$0.35 | $23.62–$29.52 | ~-$10 to -$14/day | ✗ Unprofitable |
| Germany / W. Europe | $0.30–$0.40 | $25.30–$33.74 | ~-$12 to -$18/day | ✗ Unprofitable |
Estimates based on BTC ~$97,000 and current network difficulty. Use the calculator above with your exact rate for a real-time figure.
How to Use the Mining Profitability Calculator
Getting accurate results takes under 60 seconds:
- Select your algorithm — click the algorithm pill (SHA-256 for Bitcoin, Scrypt for LTC/DOGE, KHeavyHash for Kaspa, etc.)
- Pick your coin — the dropdown filters automatically. For Scrypt you can select LTC only, DOGE only, or combined LTC+DOGE.
- Choose an ASIC preset — or enter your hashrate and power manually if you have custom hardware.
- Set your electricity cost — this is your most important input. Check your electricity bill for the $/kWh rate.
- Add pool fee — typically 1–4% depending on pool. Leave at 1% if unsure.
- Click Calculate — see daily, monthly, and yearly profit with a 12-month chart.
For fleet operators: enter the number of miners in the "Quantity" field to see total fleet revenue and the combined hardware ROI period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bitcoin mining profitable in 2026? +
It depends entirely on your electricity cost and hardware efficiency. After the 2024 halving, the block reward dropped to 3.125 BTC. At current BTC prices and difficulty, miners with electricity below $0.07/kWh running modern ASICs (Antminer S21 Pro, Bitdeer SealMiner A4) can generate meaningful profit. Home miners paying retail electricity rates above $0.12/kWh are typically at or below breakeven. Use the calculator above with your exact numbers.
What is the most profitable coin to mine right now? +
Profitability shifts constantly with coin prices and network difficulty. In 2026, Bitcoin (SHA-256), Kaspa (KHeavyHash), and Alephium (Blake3) have attracted significant ASIC investment. However, the "best" coin depends on which ASIC you own — you can only mine the algorithms your hardware supports. Use our ASIC Ranker to see which coins your specific miner earns the most on today.
How does merge mining LTC and DOGE work? +
Litecoin (LTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE) both use the Scrypt algorithm and are merge-mined — meaning a Scrypt ASIC earns both coins simultaneously at zero extra power cost. A miner like the Antminer L9 (16 GH/s) earns roughly $3/day in LTC and $6/day in DOGE at current prices, for a combined ~$9/day. Select "Scrypt" in the calculator and choose "LTC+DOGE (merged)" to see the combined figure.
What's the difference between FPPS and PPLNS pool payouts? +
FPPS (Full Pay Per Share) pays you for every valid share you submit, including a portion of transaction fees, regardless of whether the pool found a block. You get consistent daily payouts. PPLNS (Pay Per Last N Shares) only pays when the pool finds a block, splitting the reward among recent contributors. FPPS has higher predictability; PPLNS can pay more if the pool is lucky. Most industrial miners prefer FPPS for cash-flow stability. Use our Pool Comparison tool to compare specific pools.
How accurate is the profitability estimate? +
Very accurate for current conditions. Prices update every 10 minutes, network difficulty every 30 minutes. The formula used — (your hashrate / network hashrate) × blocks per day × block reward × coin price — is the same one pools use for FPPS payout calculations, verified against ViaBTC and F2Pool published rates. The key uncertainty is future difficulty growth, which you can model in our Difficulty Forecast tool.
What electricity rate do I need to mine Bitcoin profitably? +
With the Antminer S21 Pro (234 TH/s) and BTC at current prices: below $0.07/kWh is solidly profitable, $0.07–$0.10/kWh is marginal, above $0.10/kWh is typically unprofitable. These thresholds shift with BTC price and difficulty. Industrial facilities in Texas, Kazakhstan, and Paraguay target $0.03–$0.05/kWh to maximise margins.
Should I mine Bitcoin or just buy it? +
Mining and buying are both ways to accumulate Bitcoin but with different risk profiles. Mining has hardware costs, electricity costs, and exposure to difficulty increases, but also provides a recurring revenue stream. Buying is simpler but exposes you purely to price. Our Mine vs Buy calculator compares both strategies over time using your specific hardware and electricity cost so you can make a data-driven decision.
How do I calculate break-even for an ASIC miner? +
Break-even = hardware cost ÷ daily net profit. For example: a $3,500 Antminer S21 Pro earning $8/day net after electricity = 437 days to break even. The ROI Calculator models this over 36 months with adjustable difficulty growth and coin price assumptions, showing you exactly when your investment turns profitable.
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