Diamonds are what TikTok creators receive when viewers send them gifts. They can be withdrawn as cash once you meet the platform’s rules.
TikTok decides what a diamond is worth and can change it, which is why the rate is an editable box and not a fixed number.
How to use the TikTok Diamonds Calculator#
- Choose a direction. Convert diamonds to cash, or find the diamonds needed for a goal.
- Enter the amounts. Add your diamonds or cash goal, and the value of a diamond.
- Add fees if you know them. Withdrawal fees reduce what you receive.
The formula#
With 10,000 diamonds at half a cent each, the gross value is 50 dollars. If your payout method takes 3 percent, you receive 48.50. To collect 100 dollars at the same rate, you would need 20,000 diamonds before fees.
How gifts become diamonds#
A viewer buys coins and sends a gift worth a certain number of coins. The creator receives diamonds in return. TikTok keeps a share, so the creator gets less than the viewer paid. Our TikTok coin calculator shows the viewer’s side of that exchange.
Before you rely on the number#
Payout rules, minimum withdrawals and eligible countries change. Some regions can’t withdraw to every payment method. Always check TikTok’s current terms inside the app. The calculator is for estimates, not for guarantees.
Two worked examples#
Suppose a creator holds 36,000 diamonds and each one is worth $0.005. The gross value is $180. If the payout method charges 4 percent, the creator receives $172.80 and the fees are $7.20.
Now the other direction: a creator needs $250 after fees, with the same rate and a 4 percent fee. The amount before fees must be 250 ÷ 0.96 = $260.42, and that takes 260.42 ÷ 0.005 = 52,084 diamonds. The calculator rounds up to whole diamonds, so you always have enough.
| Diamonds | Value per diamond | Fees | You receive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | $0.005 | 0% | $50.00 |
| 10,000 | $0.005 | 5% | $47.50 |
| 50,000 | $0.005 | 3% | $242.50 |
| 100,000 | $0.005 | 3% | $485.00 |
Where the money is lost on the way#
A viewer pays in coins, and prices per coin differ by country, store and bundle. TikTok keeps a share, and the creator is credited with diamonds. A gift that costs a viewer one dollar may produce much less than a dollar of diamond value for the creator. On top of that, the payout method can charge a fee, and the bank or wallet that receives the money may add its own, with an exchange rate on top. Each step is a small loss, and together they can cut the final amount by a lot.
Check the rules before you plan#
Minimum withdrawal amounts, age requirements, follower thresholds and eligible countries are set by TikTok and can change without much notice. Read the current terms inside the app. If you plan to rely on gifts as income, keep records of what you receive, since tax may be due on earnings in your country. To see what viewers pay for the same gifts, use the TikTok coin calculator, and for income from views see the TikTok money calculator.
Records to keep#
- The date, the number of diamonds and the value per diamond shown in the app when you withdraw.
- The fees charged by your payout provider and the exchange rate it used.
- The amount that reached your bank account or wallet, with a screenshot of the confirmation.
These records help you work out your real earnings after fees, and they are what a tax adviser will ask for if you have to declare the income.
Frequently asked questions#
It depends on the current rate, often quoted at around half a cent, but check the app for the figure that applies to you.
In eligible regions, yes, once you reach the minimum amount and meet TikTok’s terms.
Check TikTok’s terms. Don’t assume they stay in your account forever.
TikTok and the app stores take a share before the creator is paid.
Not directly. Diamonds are earned by creators and withdrawn as cash, while coins are bought by viewers to send gifts. The platform’s terms decide what is possible, so check them in the app. The calculator only works out the cash value of diamonds and how many you need for a target.
The calculator uses the value per diamond and fee you enter. If the app’s rate or your payout provider’s fees are different, or the exchange rate moved, the figure will differ. Enter the exact rate and fee from your withdrawal screen to get a closer match.