DAG Size Calculator for Miners

Estimate GPU memory needs and key milestones by converting between block height, epoch, and DAG size.

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⚙️ Calculation Parameters

Change any field to auto-calculate the others.

GB
Estimated Block Date
—
Current DAG Requirement
— GB
With 0.5GB Buffer
— GB

Estimated using average block time. Reserve an extra 0.5GB–1GB buffer for mining software and drivers.

💡 Tips

Key points for DAG and VRAM planning.

What is DAG?

Some PoW algorithms generate a DAG dataset that must be loaded into VRAM; as the DAG grows, older GPUs may be phased out. The DAG is recalculated every epoch (30,000 blocks for most Ethash coins, 60,000 for ETC post-ECIP-1099).

VRAM Buffer

Besides the DAG, mining software and drivers also consume VRAM. Reserve an extra 0.5GB–1GB on top of the DAG size estimate to ensure stable mining operations.

Data Calibration

This calculator uses standard Ethash parameters. For highest accuracy, verify your coin's current block height and average block time against a block explorer. DAG sizes are calculated from the official Ethash specification.