Crypto Conversion Calculator

Convert between major cryptocurrencies and see the US dollar value, using the calculator's built-in reference prices.

By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated September 2026 · Source: IRS — Digital Assets

ETH Amount

18.571429

USD Value

$65,000.00

Conversion

Exchange Rate1 BTC = 18.5714 ETH
Converted18.571429 ETH

Use the Crypto Conversion Calculator above to calculate your results. Enter your values and see instant results — all calculations run in your browser.

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

How It Works

Converting one cryptocurrency into another answers a simple but constant question: how much of coin B is an amount of coin A worth, and what is that in dollars? Traders, investors, and casual holders all rely on that figure to value holdings, weigh decisions, and follow portfolio performance.

The calculator does not fetch live quotes. Each of its ten coins has a fixed reference price in US dollars, shown next to the coin in the menus (BTC $65,000 and ETH $3,500, for example). It multiplies your amount by the price of the 'From' coin to get the USD value, then divides that by the price of the 'To' coin, so every conversion is bridged through USD. Because the reference prices do not move with the market, treat the result as an illustration and check live prices before you trade.

Treat the displayed rate as a reference and compare it against your own exchange before acting, since spread and liquidity push quotes apart from one venue to the next. Exchanges also levy transaction fees on real conversions, and those costs sit outside the pure value shown here. The rate is never locked in for your trade, either, because prices can swing hard within seconds when the market turns volatile.

Example: Converting 50 SOL to ETH

  1. 1 Input: enter 50 in Amount, choose SOL in From and ETH in To. The menus show the calculator's fixed reference prices: SOL $150 and ETH $3,500.
  2. 2 USD value: 50 × $150 = $7,500.00.
  3. 3 ETH amount: $7,500 ÷ $3,500 = 2.142857 ETH. The breakdown shows the rate as 1 SOL = 0.0429 ETH ($150 ÷ $3,500).
  4. 4 At live prices the answer will be different, and a real swap also costs a trading fee and the spread. For taxes, the swap counts as disposing of the SOL: the IRS treats digital assets as property, so you report a gain or loss on the SOL based on its fair market value at the time of the swap.

Source: IRS — Digital Assets · Last updated: September 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is converting one cryptocurrency to another a taxable event?
Yes. The IRS treats crypto-to-crypto conversions as a sale of the first asset and purchase of the second. You must report the gain or loss based on the fair market value at the time of conversion, even if you never converted to US dollars.
How do I calculate the cost basis for a crypto conversion?
Your cost basis in the new cryptocurrency is the fair market value at the time of the conversion. The gain or loss on the old crypto is the difference between its fair market value at conversion and your original purchase price.
Do stablecoin conversions create taxable events?
Yes. Converting crypto to a stablecoin like USDC or USDT is a taxable event because the IRS treats all crypto-to-crypto trades the same way, regardless of whether a stablecoin is involved. The gain or loss must be reported.

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