₿ Bitcoin Unit Converter

Convert between BTC, satoshis, and fiat currencies instantly

Beginner

Understanding Bitcoin Units

Bitcoin works just like dollars and cents. Just as 1 dollar = 100 cents, in Bitcoin: 1 BTC = 100,000,000 satoshis.

A satoshi (sat) is the smallest unit of Bitcoin, named after Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Think of sats as the "pennies" of Bitcoin.

Since Bitcoin can be worth a lot in dollars, most people don't need to buy a whole Bitcoin. You can buy any fraction you want—even just a few thousand satoshis to start. Try the converter below to see how different amounts compare!

Convert Bitcoin Units

Bitcoin (BTC)
1.00000000
1 BTC = 100M sats
Satoshis
100,000,000
Smallest unit
mBTC (milli-Bitcoin)
1,000
1 mBTC = 100K sats
Bits (μBTC)
1,000,000
1 bit = 100 sats
USD 🇺🇸
$100,000
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EUR 🇪🇺
€92,000
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GBP 🇬🇧
£78,000
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JPY 🇯🇵
¥15,000,000
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Quick Conversions - Bitcoin Units

Quick Conversions - Fiat Currencies

Unit Reference Guide

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Unit Name Symbol Satoshis BTC
Bitcoin BTC / ₿ 100,000,000 1
Milli-Bitcoin mBTC 100,000 0.001
Micro-Bitcoin (Bit) μBTC / bit 100 0.000001
Satoshi sat 1 0.00000001

Key Takeaways

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  • ₿ You don't need to buy a whole Bitcoin. Bitcoin is divisible into 100 million pieces. You can start with any amount.
  • ₿ Satoshis (sats) are like cents. Just as $1 = 100 cents, 1 BTC = 100,000,000 sats. They're named after Bitcoin's creator.
  • ₿ Why different units? As Bitcoin's price rises, smaller units make everyday purchases easier. Would you rather pay "0.00001 BTC" or "1,000 sats" for coffee?
  • ₿ Other units exist too: mBTC (1 thousand sats) and bits (100 sats) are helpful middle denominations, though less common.
  • ₿ Always double-check amounts! Bitcoin transactions can't be reversed. Make sure you're sending the right amount in the right unit.
  • ₿ Thinking in sats helps. Many Bitcoiners prefer sats because they feel more natural for small purchases, just like using cents instead of fractions of a dollar.