Cryptocurrency Mining Calculator
Cryptocurrency Mining Calculator
Calculate crypto mining profitability based on hash rate, power consumption, and electricity costs.
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Crypto Mining: The Reality Check
Bitcoin mining in 2024 is an industrial operation. A single Antminer S21 costs $5,000-7,000, consumes 3,500W (like running 35 computers), and generates $8-15/day before electricity. At $0.12/kWh power, you're paying $10/day just for electricity—meaning you lose money.
Profitable mining requires: sub-$0.06/kWh electricity, latest ASIC hardware, proper cooling/ventilation, and understanding that difficulty adjusts every 2 weeks as more miners join. GPU mining altcoins (Ethereum Classic, Ravencoin) can still work at small scale, but profitability is thin and volatile.
Mining Hardware Options
ASIC Miners
Best for: Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin
Examples: Antminer S21 (200 TH/s), Whatsminer M60 (172 TH/s)
Cost: $3,000-8,000
Pro/Con: Efficient but loud, single-purpose, obsolete quickly
GPU Mining Rigs
Best for: Ethereum Classic, Ravencoin, Ergo
Examples: RTX 4090 (120 MH/s ETH), RX 6800 XT
Cost: $2,000-5,000 per rig (6 GPUs)
Pro/Con: Can switch coins, resellable, but less efficient than ASICs
Profitability Factors
| Factor | Impact | Your Control |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity Cost | Biggest expense (60-80% of revenue) | High |
| Hardware Efficiency | Newer = more hash per watt | Medium |
| Network Difficulty | Rises with more miners joining | None |
| Crypto Price | Higher price = more revenue | None |
| Pool Fees | Typically 1-2% of earnings | High |
Real Mining Scenarios (2024)
Bitcoin - Home Mining
UnprofitableSetup: Antminer S21, $0.12/kWh
Daily Revenue: $12
Daily Power Cost: $10
Net Profit: $2/day ($60/month)
Reality: Doesn't cover hardware cost or cooling
Bitcoin - Industrial
ProfitableSetup: 100 Antminers, $0.04/kWh
Daily Revenue: $1,200
Daily Power Cost: $336
Net Profit: $864/day ($26K/month)
Reality: Requires $500K+ setup, warehouse space
GPU Mining - Home
Break-evenSetup: 6x RTX 3070, $0.12/kWh
Daily Revenue: $8
Daily Power Cost: $6
Net Profit: $2/day ($60/month)
Reality: Takes 3+ years to ROI on $4K rig
Cloud Mining
AvoidSetup: "Rent" hash power online
Problem: Most are scams or Ponzi schemes
Red Flags: Guaranteed returns, no hardware proof
Reality: If it was profitable, why would they rent to you?
Verdict: 90%+ of services are fraudulent
Mining Pool vs Solo Mining
Pool Mining (Recommended)
How it works: Combine hash power with thousands of miners, share rewards proportionally
Pros: Steady daily payouts, predictable income
Cons: 1-2% pool fee
Example: With 100 TH/s on Bitcoin, earn ~$6/day consistently
Solo Mining (Lottery)
How it works: Mine alone, keep full block reward if you find one
Pros: No pool fees, full 6.25 BTC reward (~$270K)
Cons: May never find a block in your lifetime
Example: With 100 TH/s on Bitcoin, 1 in 12,000 chance per day to find block
Getting Started Checklist
Before You Buy Hardware
- Calculate true electricity cost (include cooling/ventilation)
- Check local noise ordinances (ASICs are 70+ decibels)
- Verify electrical capacity (mining uses 3-4kW per machine)
- Factor in hardware depreciation (2-3 years useful life)
- Consider heat—miners generate 3,500W of heat per unit
Critical Warnings
- Don't expect to get rich: Industrial operations control 95% of Bitcoin mining
- Hardware becomes obsolete: New models make yours unprofitable within 2-3 years
- Avoid cloud mining: 90%+ are scams with no real mining happening
- Price volatility matters: Profitable at $60K Bitcoin, unprofitable at $30K
- Tax implications: Mined crypto is taxable income at market value when received
Frequently Asked Questions
For most people: No.
Requires industrial scale, sub-$0.05/kWh electricity, and latest hardware. Home mining barely breaks even at best electricity rates.
Minimum: $5,000-7,000 for one ASIC miner
Plus: $200-300/month electricity, cooling setup, noise mitigation
Realistic profitable setup: $50K+ for multiple units with cheap power
Bitcoin: No. ASICs are 100,000x more efficient than GPUs for Bitcoin
Altcoins: Maybe. GPU mining works for Ethereum Classic, Ravencoin, but profits are thin ($1-3/day per card)
Changes daily based on difficulty and price. Check sites like WhatToMine.com
ASIC: Bitcoin, Litecoin (LTC), Dogecoin
GPU: Ethereum Classic (ETC), Ravencoin (RVN), Ergo
Current market: 2-4 years for ASIC, 3-5 years for GPU rig
Problem: Hardware often obsolete before ROI. Difficulty rises, newer miners make yours unprofitable.
Yes, absolutely. Solo mining is like buying lottery tickets
Pools provide steady daily income vs. 1-in-10,000+ chance of finding a block solo
Pool fee: 1-2% is worth the predictability
Avoid 90%+ of them. Most are Ponzi schemes
If mining was profitable, why would they rent hash power to you instead of keeping profits?
Red flags: Guaranteed returns, no proof of hardware, anonymous operators
Bitcoin ASIC: 3,000-3,500W (like running 3 ovens 24/7)
GPU rig (6 cards): 1,000-1,500W
At $0.12/kWh, one ASIC costs $8-10/day in electricity alone
Yes. ASICs generate massive heat—3,500W of thermal output
Requires dedicated space with ventilation, cannot run in living areas. Garage/basement ideal.
- Check local regulations—some cities restrict high power usage
- Mined crypto is taxable income at market value
- Noise ordinances may apply (ASICs are 70+ dB)
- Residential electricity rates may increase with heavy usage