Litecoin (LTC) Mining Calculator

Litecoin uses the Scrypt proof-of-work algorithm, originally designed to be ASIC-resistant, though dedicated Scrypt ASICs have dominated mining for years. With a 2.5-minute block time and 6.25 LTC block reward (post-2023 halving), Litecoin offers faster confirmation times than Bitcoin. Litecoin and Dogecoin are merge-mined, meaning Scrypt ASICs can mine both simultaneously.

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Litecoin (LTC) Mining Calculator

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Best Hardware for Litecoin Mining

Litecoin is best mined with Scrypt ASICs. Top options include the Antminer L9 (16 GH/s, 3,360W) and the Antminer L7 (9,500 MH/s, 3,425W). Since LTC and DOGE share the same algorithm, these miners earn rewards from both coins simultaneously via merge mining, which significantly improves overall profitability.

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About Litecoin Mining

This calculator estimates your Litecoin profitability based on your Scrypt hashrate (typically measured in MH/s or GH/s for modern ASICs), power consumption, and electricity cost.

Frequently Asked Questions — Litecoin Mining

GPU mining for Litecoin is no longer competitive. Scrypt ASICs like the Antminer L9 outperform the best GPUs by a factor of 1,000x or more in efficiency. GPU mining LTC would result in a significant net loss at any electricity rate.
Merge mining (AuxPoW) allows miners to mine Litecoin and Dogecoin simultaneously with no additional hardware or energy cost. When using an Antminer L9 or L7, you automatically earn both LTC and DOGE rewards, which can nearly double your effective daily income compared to LTC alone.
The most recent Litecoin halving occurred in August 2023, reducing the block reward from 12.5 LTC to 6.25 LTC. The next halving is expected around 2027, which will reduce the reward to 3.125 LTC.
Major Litecoin and Dogecoin merge-mining pools include LitecoinPool.org (the oldest and most trusted), ViaBTC, F2Pool, and Antpool. Most support merge mining so you earn both LTC and DOGE simultaneously.

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Francesco Zinghinì

Cryptocurrency analyst and technology writer with extensive experience covering blockchain, mining economics, and digital asset markets. Francesco also writes for blog.tuttosemplice.com.