TRON Bandwidth Cost Calculator
Every TRX transfer and account activation consumes Bandwidth (BP). Calculate the exact cost to stake, burn, or rent Bandwidth — and stop losing TRX on simple transfers.
What is TRON Bandwidth?
Bandwidth (BP) is TRON's resource for covering the byte-size of transactions on-chain. Unlike Energy (which covers smart contract computation), Bandwidth is consumed by all transaction types — including simple TRX transfers, account activations, and contract calls. Every TRON account receives 5,000 free Bandwidth per day from the network. Once exhausted, additional Bandwidth can be obtained by staking TRX, burning TRX, or renting from delegation pools.
How much Bandwidth does each transaction cost?
| Transaction type | Bandwidth (BP) | Burn cost (TRX) |
|---|---|---|
| TRX transfer | ~300 BP | ~0.3 TRX |
| Account activation | ~1,000 BP | ~1.0 TRX |
| TRC-20 transfer (+ Energy) | ~350 BP | ~0.35 TRX |
| Smart contract call | ~500–2,000 BP | ~0.5–2.0 TRX |
Bandwidth vs Energy — what's the difference?
Bandwidth covers the size of a transaction in bytes — every transaction type consumes it. Energy covers smart contract execution — only interactions with contracts (like USDT transfers) consume it. A simple TRX-to-TRX transfer costs only Bandwidth; a USDT transfer costs both Bandwidth and Energy. The burn price is also different: 100 SUN/unit for Energy, 1,000 SUN/unit for Bandwidth.
How to reduce Bandwidth costs
Most accounts stay within the 5,000 free daily Bandwidth for occasional TRX transfers. For high-frequency usage, staking TRX for Bandwidth is the most cost-efficient option at scale. For occasional bursts, renting Bandwidth from a delegation pool costs significantly less than burning TRX. Use the calculator above to compare all three options for your specific scenario, or browse live rental offers →