ETH/USD is the deepest market in crypto outside of BTC/USD, so the spread between buying and selling is usually tight. That doesn't mean every venue gives you the same number.
Step 1 — Check the live mid-market rate
Use the ETH to USD converter to see the current aggregated price. This is the reference rate before any exchange fees.
Step 2 — Subtract trading fees
Most centralized exchanges charge between 0.1% and 0.5% per trade. On a $1,000 ETH sale that's $1 to $5.
Step 3 — Account for gas if you're moving on-chain
Selling ETH on a DEX or moving it between wallets costs gas in ETH itself. During congestion that can be a few dollars; during quiet hours, cents.
Why the calculator number differs from your fill
- Exchange spread (buy price > sell price)
- Order size — large orders eat through the order book
- Network congestion if you withdraw on-chain
- Withdrawal fees in ETH or USD
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Open the ETH → USD converter →Frequently asked questions
- What is the best ETH to USD rate?
- The best rate at any moment is the volume-weighted mid-market price aggregated across major exchanges. Our calculator shows this reference rate live; your actual fill on an exchange will be slightly worse due to spread and fees.
- How much are Ethereum gas fees when selling ETH?
- Gas fees only apply if you sell on-chain (e.g., on a DEX) or move ETH between wallets. They range from a few cents during quiet hours to several dollars during network congestion.
- Is there a fee to use the ETH to USD calculator?
- No. The calculator is free and uses public CoinGecko data. Fees only apply when you actually buy or sell on an exchange.
- Why is the ETH price slightly different on every exchange?
- Each exchange has its own order book, liquidity, and user base. Aggregators like CoinGecko volume-weight these prices to produce a single reference rate.