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Bitmain Antminer S9 (14 TH/s)
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The Bitmain Antminer S9 (14 TH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from Bitmain released in Oct 2017. It runs at 14 TH/s while drawing 1,372 W, an efficiency of 98 J/TH. It is more than five years old and no longer competitive; the figures below are kept for reference.
More on this machine: Bitmain Antminer S9 profitability history
Bitmain Antminer S9 profitability
As of Sep 21, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh with 98.7% uptime. Bitcoin $87,031.
| Period | Bitcoin mined | Revenue | Electricity | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.000007 BTC | $0.58 | $2.05 | -$1.47 |
| Weekly | 0.000046 BTC | $4.03 | $14.33 | -$10.30 |
| Monthly | 0.000201 BTC | $17.52 | $62.28 | -$44.76 |
| Yearly | 0.002416 BTC | $210.24 | $747.34 | -$537.10 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $309,370.
Where to host the Bitmain Antminer S9
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost per BTC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.0¢ | 99.3% | $309,370 | -$45 | — | — |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 3.9¢ | 73.6% | $201,091 | -$17 | — | — |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.0¢ | 98.7% | $309,370 | -$45 | — | — |
Bitmain Antminer S9 specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bitmain |
| Model | Bitmain Antminer S9 |
| Release date | Oct 2017 |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Hashrate | 14 TH/s |
| Power consumption | 1372 W |
| Efficiency | 98 J/TH |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
| Weight | 4.2 kg (approx.) |
Bitmain Antminer S9 FAQ
Can I buy the Bitmain Antminer S9?
The Bitmain Antminer S9 is outdated. Newer models make bitcoin far more cheaply.
Is the Bitmain Antminer S9 (14 TH/s) profitable?
As of Sep 21, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh, the Bitmain Antminer S9 (14 TH/s) is calculated to lose $1.47 daily, $44.76 monthly and $537.10 yearly after electricity, at a bitcoin price of $87,031. It always changes with bitcoin's price and network difficulty.
What does it cost to mine one bitcoin with the Bitmain Antminer S9?
Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the Bitmain Antminer S9 costs about $309,370 in Argentina, and $309,370 in UAE and $201,091 in Nigeria. Bitcoin trades at $87,031, so every coin it mines is made above the price of buying one.
What is the hashrate and power consumption of the Bitmain Antminer S9?
The Bitmain Antminer S9 produces 14 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 1,372 W, giving an efficiency of 98 J/TH.
What are the dimensions and weight of the Bitmain Antminer S9?
The Bitmain Antminer S9 measures about n/a and weighs around 4.2 kg.
Is the Bitmain Antminer S9 air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The Bitmain Antminer S9 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 S9 be hosted?
We can host the Bitmain Antminer S9 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 Bitmain Antminer S9 released?
Bitmain announced the Bitmain Antminer S9 in Oct 2017.
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Also sold as Bitmain Antminer S9 (13.5 TH/s), Bitmain Antminer S9 (13 TH/s), Bitmain Antminer S9 (12.5 TH/s), Bitmain Antminer S9 (11.5 TH/s).