Cryptocurrency Mining Calculator
Estimate your mining profitability and the probability of finding a solo block based on hashrate, power draw, electricity cost, and network parameters.
Mining Profitability Calculator
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Solo Block Probability (optional – fill for probability estimates)
Total network hashrate of the selected coin.
seconds
Average block time (pre-filled from algorithm).
Understanding Mining Profitability
Mining profitability depends on several key factors that change over time. Our calculator helps you estimate potential earnings, but actual results vary based on:
- Network Difficulty: Increases as more miners join, reducing individual earnings.
- Cryptocurrency Prices: Volatile; can double or halve profitability overnight.
- Electricity Cost: Your biggest ongoing expense – location matters greatly.
- Pool Fees: MiningMadness charges competitive fees (check the current rate on the home page).
- Hardware Efficiency: Better MH/W ratio → lower break-even electricity price.
- Maintenance & Downtime: Factor in cooling, part replacements, and reboots.
Maximise Your Mining Profits
Optimisation
- Undervolt your GPU to cut power draw 20–40 % with minimal hashrate loss.
- Mine during off-peak hours if you have time-of-use electricity rates.
- Switch algorithms when relative profitability shifts – use our live stats.
- Capture waste heat for room heating to offset electricity cost in winter.
Resources
- Best GPUs Guide – hashrates & efficiency per algorithm.
- Overclocking Database – community OC/UV settings.
- Mining Software Guide – ready-to-use miner configs.
- Join MiningMadness for competitive fees and reliable payouts.