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Bitmain Antminer S9 (11.5 TH/s)
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The Bitmain Antminer S9 (11.5 TH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from Bitmain released in Jun 2016. It hashes at 11.5 TH/s while drawing 1,127 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.
Bitmain Antminer S9 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 | 0.000006 BTC | $0.44 | $1.68 | -$1.25 |
| Weekly | 0.000039 BTC | $3.05 | $11.77 | -$8.72 |
| Monthly | 0.000171 BTC | $13.25 | $51.16 | -$37.91 |
| Yearly | 0.002056 BTC | $159.02 | $613.88 | -$454.86 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $298,620.
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% | $298,620 | -$38 | — | — |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 4.0¢ | 74.7% | $199,080 | -$16 | — | — |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.0¢ | 98.7% | $298,620 | -$38 | — | — |
Bitmain Antminer S9 specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bitmain |
| Model | Bitmain Antminer S9 |
| Release date | Jun 2016 |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Hashrate | 11.5 TH/s |
| Power consumption | 1127 W |
| Efficiency | 98 J/TH |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
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The Bitmain Antminer S9 is outdated.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 (11.5 TH/s) profitable?
As of Sep 17, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh, the Bitmain Antminer S9 (11.5 TH/s) is calculated to lose $1.25 daily, $37.91 monthly and $454.86 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 S9?
Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the Bitmain Antminer S9 costs about $298,620 in Argentina, and $298,620 in UAE and $199,080 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 S9?
The Bitmain Antminer S9 produces 11.5 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 1,127 W, giving an efficiency of 98 J/TH.
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 (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 S9 released?
Bitmain announced the Bitmain Antminer S9 in Jun 2016.