Solana Fee Calculator
Calculate transaction fees, priority fees, and compute unit costs
Transaction Type
Simple SOL transfer
Priority Fee
Sufficient for most transactions
Number of Transactions
Calculate total fees for multiple transactions
SOL Price (USD)
Current market price for USD conversion
Fee Calculation Results
450 CU
1,000 μL/CU
0.000005000 SOL
$0.000500
Fee Breakdown
Base Fee: Every Solana transaction pays a fixed base fee of 0.000005 SOL (5,000 lamports). 50% is burned, 50% goes to the validator.
Priority Fee: Optional fee to increase transaction priority. Calculated as: Compute Units × micro-lamports per CU.
Compute Units (CU): Measure of computational work. Simple transfers use ~450 CU, while complex DeFi operations can use 100,000+ CU.
Solana vs Other Networks
| Network | Typical Transfer Fee | Typical Swap Fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solana | ~$0.0005 | ~$0.005 | ~400ms |
| Ethereum | ~$0.50-5.00 | ~$5-50 | ~12s |
| Base (L2) | ~$0.01-0.10 | ~$0.10-1.00 | ~2s |
| Polygon | ~$0.001-0.01 | ~$0.01-0.10 | ~2s |
How to Use the Solana Fee Calculator
Select Your Transaction Type
Choose the type of transaction you want to estimate fees for: SOL transfer, SPL token transfer, DEX swap, NFT mint, or custom compute units.
Enter Transaction Details
Input the number of transactions you plan to execute and any custom compute unit requirements. The calculator will use appropriate defaults for your transaction type.
Set Priority Fee Level
Choose your priority fee level (low, medium, high, or custom) based on network congestion. Higher priority fees ensure faster transaction confirmation during busy periods.
Review Total Fee Breakdown
View the detailed fee breakdown including base fee, priority fee, and total cost in both SOL and USD. Use this information to optimize your transaction timing and costs.
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Understanding Solana Transaction Fees
Solana is known for its extremely low transaction fees, making it one of the most cost-effective blockchains for developers and users. Understanding how fees work helps you optimize costs and ensure your transactions process smoothly.
Base Fee Structure
Every Solana transaction pays a fixed base fee of 0.000005 SOL (5,000 lamports). This fee is split 50/50: half is burned (permanently removed from circulation) and half is paid to the validator who processes the transaction.
Priority Fees Explained
Priority fees are optional payments that incentivize validators to process your transaction faster. They are calculated using this formula:
During network congestion, adding a small priority fee (e.g., 1,000-10,000 micro-lamports per CU) ensures your transaction is included in the next block.
Compute Units (CU)
Compute units measure the computational resources required for a transaction:
- SOL Transfer: ~450 CU
- SPL Token Transfer: ~2,000 CU
- Simple DEX Swap: ~50,000 CU
- Complex Swap: ~150,000 CU
- NFT Mint: ~100,000 CU
The maximum compute budget per transaction is 1.4 million CU. Setting your compute limit accurately prevents paying for unused capacity.
Why Solana Fees Are So Low
Solana's architecture enables low fees through several innovations:
- Parallel Processing: Sealevel runtime processes transactions in parallel
- Proof of History: Efficient consensus mechanism reduces overhead
- High Throughput: 65,000+ TPS capacity prevents congestion
- Fixed Base Fee: Predictable costs for developers
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Solana transaction cost?
The base fee is 0.000005 SOL (~$0.0005 at $100/SOL). With priority fees, typical transactions cost between $0.0005 and $0.01 depending on complexity and network conditions.
What are Solana priority fees?
Priority fees are optional payments to validators that increase transaction priority. They are calculated by multiplying compute units by your chosen micro-lamport price per CU.
What are compute units on Solana?
Compute units (CU) measure computational resources. Simple transfers use ~450 CU, while complex DeFi operations can use 100,000+ CU. The maximum per transaction is 1.4 million CU.
Why are Solana fees so cheap?
Solana's parallel processing (Sealevel), proof-of-history consensus, and high throughput capacity (65,000+ TPS) prevent congestion and keep fees predictably low.
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