Progress to 2x Multi-Platinum (2,000,000 Units)
50.6% complete • 987,500 units remaining
| Component | Raw Volume | RIAA Units |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Streams | 135,000,000 | 900,000 |
| Video Streams | 15,000,000 | 100,000 |
| Digital Downloads | 12,500 | 12,500 |
How RIAA Single Certifications Are Calculated
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards official Gold, Platinum, and Diamond certifications for singles using Stream Equivalent Audio and Video conversions.
Official RIAA Conversion Formulas
Digital Single Conversion Ratios
1 permanent digital track download count = 1.0 certification unit. 150 on-demand streams (across licensed audio services like Spotify or Apple Music, and licensed video services like YouTube or Vevo) count as 1.0 certification unit.
Official RIAA Milestone Tiers
Gold: 500,000 equivalent units.
Platinum: 1,000,000 equivalent units.
Multi-Platinum: 2,000,000 to 9,000,000 units (in 1M increments).
Diamond: 10,000,000 equivalent units.
What qualifies as an On-Demand Stream?
Only interactive, user-requested streams qualify. Passive radio (Pandora free, terrestrial broadcast) does not qualify for single on-demand stream conversion.
Catalog Parity & Application
Malcolm Todd's Breakthrough Milestone
When Malcolm Todd's tracks "Roommates" and "Sweet Boy" crossed 1,000,000 RIAA certified units, they tied as his highest certified catalog records in the United States, representing a major independent-to-major breakthrough milestone.
Auditing & Label Verification Workflow
Labels and distributors submit streaming DSP reports and sales logs to Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman (RIAA's designated auditing firm) to formally verify and seal the plaque.
Album vs. Single Conversion Differences
For Albums, 10 track downloads = 1 album equivalent (TEA), and 1,250 subscription audio streams or 3,750 ad-supported streams = 1 album unit (SEA). This tool calculates Digital Singles (150:1 standard).