TikTok Coins Calculator (2026)
Convert TikTok coins to money: what a gift costs the viewer, how many Diamonds the creator receives, and what those Diamonds cash out to in USD after TikTok's cut.
Updated June 11, 2026
Popular TikTok gift values (2026)
| Gift | Coins | Viewer pays (web) | Creator cash-out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose | 1 | $0.01 | $0 |
| Finger Heart | 5 | $0.05 | $0.01 |
| Perfume | 20 | $0.21 | $0.05 |
| Hand Hearts | 100 | $1.05 | $0.25 |
| Corgi | 299 | $3.14 | $0.75 |
| Money Gun | 500 | $5.25 | $1.25 |
| Galaxy | 1,000 | $10.5 | $2.5 |
| Interstellar | 10,000 | $105 | $25 |
| Lion | 29,999 | $314.99 | $75 |
| TikTok Universe | 44,999 | $472.49 | $112.5 |
About these numbers: all rates on this page are estimates compiled from public reporting and official platform documentation, accessed and last verified on June 11, 2026. Platforms change payouts without notice; treat results as a planning range, not a promise.
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How TikTok Coins Convert to Real Money
TikTok's virtual economy has four steps: viewers buy coins with real money, spend coins on gifts during LIVE streams or on videos, TikTok converts received gifts into Diamonds in the creator's balance at roughly 50% of the coin value, and creators cash out Diamonds at $0.005 each once they pass the withdrawal minimum.
The practical rule of thumb for 2026: a creator nets about $2.50 for every 1,000 coins gifted, while the viewer paid roughly $10.50 for those coins on web pricing (more on iOS, where Apple's App Store fee inflates coin prices). Buying coins through tiktok.com instead of the app is the standard tip for supporters who want more of their money to reach the creator.
Why Gifts Are the Underrated TikTok Income Stream
Creator Rewards pays per view; gifts pay per fan. A mid-size channel with 20,000 followers and a loyal LIVE audience can out-earn a 200,000-follower channel that never goes live. The winning loop is: publish daily narrated videos to grow reach, invite viewers to LIVE sessions, and let the community send gifts. The videos are the top of that funnel, which is why consistent output matters more than any single viral hit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a TikTok coin worth in real money?
Viewers buy coins for roughly $1.05 per 100 on TikTok's website (about $0.0105 per coin) and around $0.015 per coin through iOS in-app purchase, where Apple's fee raises the price. On the creator side a gifted coin is worth about $0.0025 after TikTok's cut: gifts convert to Diamonds at roughly 50% of coin value, and each Diamond cashes out at $0.005.
How do TikTok coins, gifts, and diamonds work together?
The flow is coins to gifts to Diamonds to cash. Viewers buy coins and spend them on gifts during LIVE streams or on videos. TikTok converts received gifts into Diamonds in the creator's balance at about half the coin value, and creators withdraw Diamonds at $0.005 each, minus any payout-processor fees.
How much money is 1,000 TikTok coins?
A 1,000-coin gift (for example the Galaxy) costs the sender roughly $10.50 on web pricing. The creator receives about 500 Diamonds, which cash out at around $2.50. TikTok and payment processing absorb the difference, which is why the creator payout is roughly a quarter of what the viewer paid.
How many followers do you need to receive gifts on TikTok?
To receive LIVE gifts you generally need to be 18 or older and have at least 1,000 followers to unlock LIVE access in most regions. Video gifts have their own eligibility inside the Creator tools. Requirements vary by country, so check the monetization section of your TikTok app.
Are LIVE gifts worth more than Creator Rewards views?
For creators with an engaged community, often yes. A single Galaxy gift nets about $2.50, the same as roughly 6,000 to 12,000 qualified rewards views at typical 2026 RPMs. The strongest strategy combines both: post 60-second-plus videos for rewards, then convert the audience into LIVE viewers who send gifts.
Related Resources
- TikTok money calculator - the full earnings picture across all TikTok income streams.
- TikTok Creator Rewards calculator - estimate view-based payouts with 2026 RPMs.
- Follower growth calculator - project when you will unlock LIVE access and gifts.
- Faceless TikTok content with AI - grow a giftable audience without showing your face.