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Antminer S1 (180 GH/s)
Outdated · Bitmain · Air-cooled · SHA-256
The Antminer S1 (180 GH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from Bitmain released in Nov 2011. It runs at 180 GH/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.
Antminer S1 profitability
As of Sep 19, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh with 98.7% uptime. Bitcoin $81,382.
| 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 | $0.22 | $16.34 | -$16.13 |
| Yearly | 0.000032 BTC | $2.60 | $196.09 | -$193.49 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $6,132,179.
Where to host the 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% | $6,132,179 | -$16 | — | — |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 3.9¢ | 73.6% | $3,985,916 | -$8 | — | — |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.0¢ | 98.7% | $6,132,179 | -$16 | — | — |
Antminer S1 specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bitmain |
| Model | 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 |
| Weight | 4.2 kg (approx.) |
Antminer S1 FAQ
Can I buy the Antminer S1?
The Antminer S1 is outdated. Newer models make bitcoin far more cheaply.
Is the Antminer S1 (180 GH/s) profitable?
As of Sep 19, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh, the Antminer S1 (180 GH/s) is calculated to lose $0.53 daily, $16.13 monthly and $193.49 yearly after electricity, at a bitcoin price of $81,382. It always changes with bitcoin's price and network difficulty.
What does it cost to mine one bitcoin with the Antminer S1?
Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the Antminer S1 costs about $6,132,179 in Argentina, and $6,132,179 in UAE and $3,985,916 in Nigeria. Bitcoin trades at $81,382, so every coin it mines is made above the price of buying one.
What is the hashrate and power consumption of the Antminer S1?
The Antminer S1 produces 180 GH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 360 W, giving an efficiency of 2000 J/TH.
What are the dimensions and weight of the Antminer S1?
The Antminer S1 measures about n/a and weighs around 4.2 kg.
Is the Antminer S1 air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The 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 Antminer S1 be hosted?
We can host the Antminer S1 in UAE (6.0¢/kWh, 99.3% uptime, immersion), Nigeria (3.9¢/kWh, 73.6% uptime) and Argentina (6.0¢/kWh, 98.7% uptime). The bitcoin it mines goes straight to your own wallet.
When was the Antminer S1 released?
Bitmain announced the Antminer S1 in Nov 2011.