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Mar 12, 2026
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Password Hash Cost Calculator — Bcrypt Rounds & Compute Time
Bcrypt time ≈ 2^cost × base ms; SHA-256 ≈ linear with input bytes at ~500 MB/s.
Estimate password hash computation time from bcrypt cost factor. Planning estimates only — verify with production tools and vendor pricing where applicable.
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Primary result: Bcrypt hash time = 1,024 ms. Re-run with optimistic and pessimistic inputs to understand the range—not just a single point.
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Terms & how it works
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Bcrypt cost factor (rounds)
One-time or recurring costs that affect total money paid.
Input size (bytes)
The “Input size (bytes)” value used in this tool’s formula. Adjust it to see results update live.
Algorithm (0=bcrypt, 1=SHA-256)
The “Algorithm (0=bcrypt, 1=SHA-256)” value used in this tool’s formula. Adjust it to see results update live.
How this calculator works
Estimate password hash computation time from bcrypt cost factor. Planning estimates only — verify with production tools and vendor pricing where applicable. Bcrypt time ≈ 2^cost × base ms; SHA-256 ≈ linear with input bytes at ~500 MB/s. Example: Bcrypt cost 12 → ~250 ms/hash; cost 10 → ~60 ms.
Bcrypt time ≈ 2^cost × base ms; SHA-256 ≈ linear with input bytes at ~500 MB/s.
Example: Bcrypt cost 12 → ~250 ms/hash; cost 10 → ~60 ms.
When to use this Bcrypt / SHA-256 Hash Cost
Common use cases
- Estimate password hash computation time from bcrypt cost factor.
- Sanity-check with this case: Bcrypt cost 12 → ~250 ms/hash; cost 10 → ~60 ms.
- The relationship is: Bcrypt time ≈ 2^cost × base ms; SHA-256 ≈ linear with input bytes at ~500 MB/s.
Localized examples
- Software Development & Programming: the example on this page uses the same formula as the widget.
What you get
- Fields: Bcrypt cost factor (rounds), Input size (bytes), Algorithm (0=bcrypt, 1=SHA-256)
- Bcrypt time ≈ 2^cost × base ms; SHA-256 ≈ linear with input bytes at ~500 MB/s.
- Example on the page: Bcrypt cost 12 → ~250 ms/hash; cost 10 → ~60 ms.
How to Calculate Bcrypt / SHA-256 Hash Cost Step-by-Step
- 1Enter Bcrypt cost factor (rounds), Input size (bytes), Algorithm (0=bcrypt, 1=SHA-256). Use the values you have, not a catalog average, unless that is all you know.
- 2Bcrypt time ≈ 2^cost × base ms; SHA-256 ≈ linear with input bytes at ~500 MB/s.
- 3Worked case: Bcrypt cost 12 → ~250 ms/hash; cost 10 → ~60 ms.
- 4Compare the result to last month’s invoice or a vendor calculator before you commit capacity.
Governing formula
Bcrypt time ≈ 2^cost × base ms; SHA-256 ≈ linear with input bytes at ~500 MB/s.
Bcrypt cost 12 → ~250 ms/hash; cost 10 → ~60 ms.
Example: set Bcrypt cost factor (rounds) = 12, Input size (bytes) = 32, Algorithm (0=bcrypt, 1=SHA-256) = 0, then read the result.
Variable definitions
- bcryptCost
Bcrypt cost factor (rounds)
The “Bcrypt cost factor (rounds)” field. Default 12; typical range 4–16.
- inputBytes
Input size (bytes)
The “Input size (bytes)” field. Default 32; typical range 8–10000.
- hashAlgorithm
Algorithm (0=bcrypt, 1=SHA-256)
The “Algorithm (0=bcrypt, 1=SHA-256)” field. Default 0; typical range 0–1.
- Closed-form math (Bcrypt time ≈ 2^cost × base ms; SHA-256 ≈ linear with input bytes at ~500 MB/s.) misses idle time, egress, packet loss, and reserved capacity on the real bill.
- Nothing here is uploaded for the calculation itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bcrypt time ≈ 2^cost × base ms; SHA-256 ≈ linear with input bytes at ~500 MB/s.
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Feb 28, 2026
Very usable on mobile. Would love a save/export option later, but the math feels solid.
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The FAQ section answered my questions before I even had to search. Smooth dark mode too.
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