Satoshi Converter
Convert Bitcoin, Satoshi & USD
Instantly convert between Bitcoin (BTC), Satoshi (sats), and US Dollars. Whether you're stacking sats or doing the math on a Lightning payment, we've got you covered.
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Current Rate
1 Bitcoin =
100,000,000 sats
1 Satoshi =
10.0000¢
1 USD =
1,000 sats
Your Amount
1.0000 BTC
100,000,000 sats
$100,000.00
Quick Reference
| Satoshi | BTC | USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.00000001 | $0.00 |
| 10 | 0.00000010 | $0.01 |
| 100 | 0.00000100 | $0.10 |
| 1,000 | 0.00001000 | $1.00 |
| 10,000 | 0.00010000 | $10.00 |
| 100,000 | 0.00100000 | $100.00 |
| 1,000,000 | 0.01000000 | $1,000.00 |
| 10,000,000 | 0.10000000 | $10,000.00 |
| 100,000,000 | 1.00000000 | $100,000.00 |
What Does a Satoshi Actually Buy? (Real-World Pricing in Sats)
Numbers mean nothing without context. Here's what everyday items cost in sats at ~$100,000/BTC:
A cup of coffee ($5)
5,000 sats
Netflix monthly ($15.49)
15,490 sats
A nice dinner ($80)
80,000 sats
iPhone 16 ($799)
799,000 sats
Used car ($15,000)
15,000,000 sats
Fun fact: In 2015 at $250/BTC, a coffee cost 2,000,000 sats. Today it costs 5,000 sats. The "price of coffee in sats" has dropped 99.75% — that's Bitcoin deflation in action.
Satoshi vs Other Crypto Smallest Units
Every blockchain has its own "smallest unit." Here's how they compare:
Bitcoin: Satoshi (sat)
1 BTC = 100,000,000 sats (108). 8 decimal places. Named after the pseudonymous creator.
Ethereum: Wei
1 ETH = 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 wei (1018). 18 decimal places. Named after Wei Dai, cypherpunk and b-money creator. The commonly used middle unit "Gwei" = 1 billion wei.
Solana: Lamport
1 SOL = 1,000,000,000 lamports (109). Named after Leslie Lamport, computer scientist. 9 decimal places.
Cardano: Lovelace
1 ADA = 1,000,000 lovelace (106). Named after Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer. 6 decimal places.
Why does Bitcoin only have 8 decimal places? Satoshi Nakamoto chose 108 because it maps cleanly to 1 BTC = 1 "dollar" and 1 sat = 1 "cent" if Bitcoin ever reaches $1,000,000 (each sat would be worth $0.01). Whether intentional or lucky, the math works out elegantly at that price.
How Many Sats Could $1 Buy? A History of Sat Purchasing Power
The "price of a sat" is Bitcoin's inflation story in reverse. As BTC price goes up, each dollar buys fewer sats:
2012 ($12/BTC)
8,333,333
sats per $1
2015 ($250/BTC)
400,000
sats per $1
2020 ($10K/BTC)
10,000
sats per $1
2025 ($100K/BTC)
1,000
sats per $1
In 2012, one dollar bought over 8 million sats. Today it buys 1,000. That's a 99.99% decrease in sat purchasing power — or equivalently, each sat has become 8,333x more valuable in dollar terms. This is why long-term Bitcoiners obsess over "stacking sats" — each sat you accumulate today could be worth significantly more tomorrow.
The milestone to watch: When Bitcoin hits $1,000,000 per BTC, 1 sat = $0.01 (one cent). At that point, "sat" becomes functionally equivalent to "cent" — and prices in sats become as intuitive as prices in pennies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Satoshi are in one Bitcoin?
There are exactly 100,000,000 (one hundred million) Satoshi in one Bitcoin. This is hardcoded into the Bitcoin protocol and cannot be changed. It means 1 Satoshi = 0.00000001 BTC. This extreme divisibility ensures Bitcoin can handle micropayments and remain usable regardless of price.
How much is 1 Satoshi worth in USD?
The value of 1 Satoshi in USD changes constantly with Bitcoin's price. To calculate it: divide the current BTC price by 100,000,000. For example, if Bitcoin is $100,000, then 1 Satoshi = $0.001 (one-tenth of a cent). Our converter shows the real-time value based on live CoinGecko prices.
Why use Satoshi instead of Bitcoin?
As Bitcoin's price has increased, most everyday transactions involve tiny fractions of a BTC. Saying "3,200 sats" is much more intuitive than "0.00003200 BTC." Satoshi removes confusing decimals and makes Bitcoin feel more accessible — you can own thousands of sats even on a small budget.
What is the Lightning Network and how does it relate to Satoshi?
The Lightning Network is a layer-2 payment protocol built on top of Bitcoin that enables instant, low-fee transactions. Payments on Lightning are typically denominated in Satoshi, making it practical for micropayments — like tipping a content creator 100 sats or paying 500 sats for an article.
What does "stacking sats" mean?
"Stacking sats" is a popular Bitcoin community phrase meaning to regularly accumulate small amounts of Satoshi over time, typically through Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA). The philosophy is that you don't need to buy a whole Bitcoin — consistently buying small amounts adds up over time.
Disclaimer
This Satoshi converter is for informational and educational purposes only. Bitcoin prices are sourced from CoinGecko and may differ slightly from exchange prices due to market variations. This tool does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency is volatile and risky — always do your own research before making investment decisions.