Mining Hash Rate Profitability Calculator
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Mining Hash Rate Calculator
Profitability Estimates
| Period |
Gross Revenue |
Electricity Cost |
Net Profit |
Break-Even Timeline (ROI):
–
Efficiency (J/TH):
–
Understanding the Mining Hash Rate Calculator
Crypto mining is a balance between computational power, energy consumption, and hardware costs. This Mining Hash Rate Calculator helps you determine the potential profitability of your mining rig by analyzing the critical metrics that affect your bottom line.
Unlike simple calculators that only look at revenue, this tool accounts for the specific physics of mining: the hash rate (your "digging speed"), the power draw (your "fuel consumption"), and the cost of that electricity.
Key Variables in Mining Calculations
- Hash Rate: This is the speed at which your hardware can solve the cryptographic puzzles required to mine a block. Common units range from Megahashes per second (MH/s) for GPUs to Terahashes (TH/s) or Petahashes (PH/s) for ASIC miners.
- Power Consumption (Watts): Mining hardware runs 24/7. Even a small difference in wattage can significantly impact profitability over a month. High-performance ASICs often consume between 3000W and 5000W.
- Electricity Cost ($/kWh): This is often the deciding factor in mining profitability. A miner profitable at $0.05/kWh might lose money at $0.15/kWh.
- Revenue per TH/s: This fluctuates daily based on the network difficulty and the coin's market price. It represents how much dollar value 1 Terahash of power generates in 24 hours.
How to Interpret Your Results
The calculator breaks down your finances into three categories:
- Gross Revenue: The total value of crypto mined before expenses.
- Electricity Costs: The operational expense paid to your utility provider.
- Net Profit: The actual money left in your pocket.
ROI (Return on Investment)
The "Break-Even Timeline" tells you how many days it will take to pay off your hardware cost using your net profits. In the volatile crypto market, a break-even period of 6-12 months is generally considered excellent, while anything over 24 months carries higher risk due to potential hardware obsolescence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good Hash Rate?
It depends on the algorithm. For Bitcoin (SHA-256), competitive miners operate in the Terahash (TH/s) range. For Ethereum Classic or other GPU coins, Megahashes (MH/s) are the standard unit. Always compare your hash rate against the specific network's difficulty.
Why is my profit negative?
If your electricity costs exceed the value of the coins you are mining, your net profit will be negative. This means you are spending more on power than you are earning in crypto. You should consider upgrading to more efficient hardware or finding cheaper electricity.
Does this include pool fees?
Yes, most mining pools charge a fee (usually 1% to 3%) to organize the hashing power. This calculator subtracts that percentage from your gross revenue to give a more accurate net profit figure.
function calculateMiningProfit() {
// 1. Get Input Values
var hashRateInput = document.getElementById('hashRate').value;
var hashUnit = document.getElementById('hashUnit').value;
var powerWatts = document.getElementById('powerConsumption').value;
var electricityCost = document.getElementById('electricityCost').value;
var revenuePerTh = document.getElementById('revenueFactor').value;
var poolFeePercent = document.getElementById('poolFee').value;
var hardwareCost = document.getElementById('hardwareCost').value;
// 2. Validation
if (!hashRateInput || !powerWatts || !electricityCost || !revenuePerTh) {
alert("Please fill in all required fields (Hash Rate, Power, Electricity Cost, and Revenue Factor).");
return;
}
// Parse numbers
var hashRate = parseFloat(hashRateInput);
var watts = parseFloat(powerWatts);
var kwhCost = parseFloat(electricityCost);
var revPerThFactor = parseFloat(revenuePerTh);
var poolFee = parseFloat(poolFeePercent) || 0;
var capex = parseFloat(hardwareCost) || 0;
// 3. Normalize Hash Rate to TH/s (since our revenue factor is based on TH/s)
var normalizedHashRateTh = 0;
if (hashUnit === 'MH') {
normalizedHashRateTh = hashRate / 1000000;
} else if (hashUnit === 'GH') {
normalizedHashRateTh = hashRate / 1000;
} else if (hashUnit === 'TH') {
normalizedHashRateTh = hashRate;
} else if (hashUnit === 'PH') {
normalizedHashRateTh = hashRate * 1000;
}
// 4. Calculate Daily Metrics
// Gross Revenue
var grossDaily = normalizedHashRateTh * revPerThFactor;
// Pool Fee
var dailyPoolFee = grossDaily * (poolFee / 100);
// Electricity Cost: (Watts / 1000) * 24 hours * Cost per kWh
var dailyElecCost = (watts / 1000) * 24 * kwhCost;
// Net Profit
var netDaily = grossDaily – dailyPoolFee – dailyElecCost;
// 5. Generate Timeframes
var timeframes = [
{ label: 'Daily', multiplier: 1 },
{ label: 'Weekly', multiplier: 7 },
{ label: 'Monthly', multiplier: 30 },
{ label: 'Yearly', multiplier: 365 }
];
var tableBody = document.getElementById('profitTableBody');
tableBody.innerHTML = "; // Clear previous
for (var i = 0; i = 0 ? 'positive-profit' : 'negative-profit';
var formattedNet = tNet < 0 ? '-$' + Math.abs(tNet).toFixed(2) : '$' + tNet.toFixed(2);
row.innerHTML = `
${tf.label} |
$${tGross.toFixed(2)} |
-$${tElec.toFixed(2)} |
${formattedNet} |
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}
// 6. Calculate ROI
var roiElement = document.getElementById('roiResult');
if (capex > 0) {
if (netDaily > 0) {
var daysToBreakEven = capex / netDaily;
roiElement.innerHTML = Math.ceil(daysToBreakEven) + " Days";
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} else {
roiElement.innerHTML = "Never (Unprofitable)";
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} else {
roiElement.innerHTML = "N/A (No Hardware Cost)";
}
// 7. Calculate Efficiency (Joules per Terahash)
// Standard metric for miners is J/TH. Lower is better.
// Watts / TH/s
var efficiencyElement = document.getElementById('efficiencyResult');
if (normalizedHashRateTh > 0) {
var jPerTh = watts / normalizedHashRateTh;
efficiencyElement.innerHTML = jPerTh.toFixed(1) + " J/TH";
} else {
efficiencyElement.innerHTML = "-";
}
// Show Results
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