Calculate your poker hourly rate and win rate in BB/hr. Track cash game profitability over time.
Net profit (can be negative)
Total time at tables
For BB/hr calculation
Hourly Rate
$20/hr
Excellent
BB/Hour
+10.0
At $2 BB
BB/100 (Est.)
+33.3
~30 hands/hr assumed
* Projections assume consistent play volume. Actual results will vary.
At $20/hr (10.0 BB/hr), you're earning well. Continue tracking - 500+ hours gives more reliable data.
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Hourly rate measures your actual earnings per hour played. Formula: Hourly Rate = Total Profit ÷ Hours Played. If you've played 200 hours and won $4000, your hourly rate is $20/hr. This is the most practical measure for cash game players, as it tells you exactly what your time is worth.
| Stakes | Good Rate | Great Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1/$2 | $15-20/hr | $25-35/hr |
| $2/$5 | $30-40/hr | $50-75/hr |
| $5/$10 | $60-80/hr | $100-150/hr |
* Rates vary by location and game quality
Divide total profit by total hours played. $3,000 profit over 150 hours = $20/hr. Include all time at the casino/online, not just time in hands.
For live $1/2 games, $15-25/hr is good. For $2/5, $30-50/hr is achievable. Online rates vary widely based on stakes and volume. The key is comparing to alternatives - is poker the best use of your time?
BB/hr (big blinds per hour) standardizes across stakes. If you make $20/hr at $1/2 (BB = $2), that's 10 BB/hr. A good cash game win rate is 2-10 BB/hr live, 2-5 BB/100 hands online.
Include all time dedicated to poker: travel, waiting lists, breaks between sessions. This gives your "true" hourly rate. Some players track "table hourly" separately for game selection purposes.
Cash game variance is lower than tournaments, but you still need 500+ hours minimum for a reliable hourly rate. Below that, you could be running hot or cold. Keep detailed records and resist conclusions from small samples.