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Bitmain Antminer S1 (0.18 TH/s)
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The Bitmain Antminer S1 (0.18 TH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from Bitmain released in Nov 2011. It hashes at 0.18 TH/s while drawing 360 W, an efficiency of 2000 J/TH. It is more than five years old and no longer competitive; the figures below are kept for reference.
Bitmain Antminer S1 profitability
As of Sep 17, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh with 98.7% uptime. Bitcoin $77,356.
| Period | Bitcoin mined | Revenue | Electricity | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.000000 BTC | $0.01 | $0.54 | -$0.53 |
| Weekly | 0.000001 BTC | $0.05 | $3.76 | -$3.71 |
| Monthly | 0.000003 BTC | $0.21 | $16.34 | -$16.14 |
| Yearly | 0.000032 BTC | $2.49 | $196.09 | -$193.60 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $6,094,284.
Where to host the Bitmain Antminer S1
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost per BTC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.0¢ | 99.3% | $6,094,284 | -$16 | — | — |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 4.0¢ | 74.7% | $4,062,856 | -$8 | — | — |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.0¢ | 98.7% | $6,094,284 | -$16 | — | — |
Bitmain Antminer S1 specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bitmain |
| Model | Bitmain Antminer S1 |
| Release date | Nov 2011 |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Hashrate | 0.18 TH/s |
| Power consumption | 360 W |
| Efficiency | 2000 J/TH |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
Bitmain Antminer S1 FAQ
Can I buy the Bitmain Antminer S1?
The Bitmain Antminer S1 is outdated. Newer models make bitcoin far more cheaply.
Is the Bitmain Antminer S1 (0.18 TH/s) profitable?
As of Sep 17, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh, the Bitmain Antminer S1 (0.18 TH/s) is calculated to lose $0.53 daily, $16.14 monthly and $193.60 yearly after electricity, at a bitcoin price of $77,356. It always changes with bitcoin's price and network difficulty.
What does it cost to mine one bitcoin with the Bitmain Antminer S1?
Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the Bitmain Antminer S1 costs about $6,094,284 in Argentina, and $6,094,284 in UAE and $4,062,856 in Nigeria. Bitcoin trades at $77,356, so every coin it mines is made above the price of buying one.
What is the hashrate and power consumption of the Bitmain Antminer S1?
The Bitmain Antminer S1 produces 0.18 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 360 W, giving an efficiency of 2000 J/TH.
Is the Bitmain Antminer S1 air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The Bitmain Antminer S1 is air-cooled with fans. In the UAE we run air-cooled machines in immersion tanks instead, which keeps them cool in desert heat.
Where can the Bitmain Antminer S1 be hosted?
We can host the Bitmain Antminer S1 in UAE (6.0¢/kWh, 99.3% uptime, immersion), Nigeria (4.0¢/kWh, 74.7% uptime) and Argentina (6.0¢/kWh, 98.7% uptime). The bitcoin it mines goes straight to your own wallet.
When was the Bitmain Antminer S1 released?
Bitmain announced the Bitmain Antminer S1 in Nov 2011.