Twitch Channel Points Calculator
How long does a viewer need to watch your stream to afford a reward? Enter a cost in points to find out, and set fair prices for your community.
Watch time needed
31 h 15 min
That's 320 points per hour of watch time.
About 5.2 weeks at this pace.
How channel points are calculated
- Watching the live stream earns 10 points every 5 minutes, or 120 points per hour.
- Claiming the bonus earns 50 points about every 15 minutes: up to 320 points per hour in total.
- Subscribers earn more: ×1.2 at Tier 1, ×1.4 at Tier 2 and ×2 at Tier 3.
- Following the channel (300 points), joining a raid (250 points) or watching streams in a row (a 300 to 450 point streak) give one-off bonuses not counted here.
Frequently asked questions
How many channel points do you earn per hour on Twitch?
120 points per hour by watching the live stream, and up to 320 points per hour by claiming bonuses. Subscribers multiply these earnings.
Do subscribers earn more channel points?
Yes: earnings are multiplied by 1.2 for a Tier 1 sub, 1.4 for Tier 2 and 2 for Tier 3.
How long does it take to earn 10,000 channel points?
About 31.3 hours of watch time when claiming bonuses, and 83.3 hours without claiming them, for a non-subscribed viewer.
How can channel points have real value?
With LootForge, your viewers trade their channel points for real rewards (Steam keys, VIP access) in your loyalty shop.
Give your channel points real value
Create your LootForge loyalty shop: your viewers trade their points for Steam keys and VIP access. 14-day free trial.
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