Solo Mining Calculator

Calculate the chance of hitting a bitcoin block when solo mining.

Are you ready to critical-hit a block?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Solo Mining Calculator?

The Solo Mining Calculator is a tool that helps miners estimate their chances of finding a Bitcoin block when mining solo. By inputting your mining power (hash rate), the calculator provides an estimate of how long it may take to find a block, your chances per day, and the probability per Bitcoin block.

How does the BTC mining calculator work?

Our BTC mining calculator takes your hash rate (H/s) and compares it to the total Bitcoin network difficulty. Using this data, it calculates the expected time to find a block, your probability of success per day, and your chance per block mined.

What do the results mean?

Expected Time to Find a Block: This is the estimated number of years it will take to mine one Bitcoin block at your given hash rate. Chance per Day: This represents how often you would successfully mine a block each day, based on network difficulty. Percent Chance of Finding a Block per Day: This is your likelihood of successfully mining a block daily, expressed as a percentage. Chance per Block: This shows the probability of your miner solving the next Bitcoin block.

Why does it show such a long time to find a block?

Bitcoin mining is highly competitive, and solo mining is extremely difficult due to the immense computing power of the Bitcoin network. Most miners join mining pools instead of mining solo because the chances of solving a block alone are very low unless you have an extremely high hash rate.

Can I use this Bitcoin mining calculator for pool mining?

No, this Bitcoin mining calculator is specifically designed for solo mining. If you mine as part of a pool, your rewards are distributed based on your contribution, and a different calculation method applies.

What hash rate should I enter?

Enter your mining device's hash rate in hashes per second (H/s). If your miner lists it in terahashes (TH/s), convert it by multiplying by 1 trillion (1 TH/s = 1,000,000,000,000 H/s).

How often is the difficulty updated in the BTC mining calculator?

Bitcoin network difficulty updates approximately every two weeks (2,016 blocks). The calculator uses the current network difficulty to provide real-time estimates.

What factors affect my mining success?

Hash Rate: Higher hash rates increase your chances of finding a block. Network Difficulty: A higher difficulty means it takes longer to mine a block. Electricity Costs: Solo mining requires significant power consumption. Mining Hardware: More efficient miners improve performance.

Why should I use the Solo Mining Calculator?

If you’re considering solo mining, this calculator provides an essential estimate of your chances, helping you decide if solo mining is a viable option for you. Use our Solo Mining Calculator to check your odds and see if you can critical-hit a Bitcoin block today!