USDC amount table
| USDC | Base units |
|---|---|
| 0.01 USDC | 10,000 |
| 0.5 USDC | 500,000 |
| 1 USDC | 1,000,000 |
| 10 USDC | 10,000,000 |
| 100 USDC | 100,000,000 |
| 1,000 USDC | 1,000,000,000 |
| 1,000,000 USDC | 1,000,000,000,000 |
Questions and answers
How many decimals does USDC have?
USDC uses 6 decimals: 1 USDC is 1,000,000 base units on-chain. USDC uses 6 decimals on Ethereum, Solana, Base, Arbitrum and most chains. Bridged USDC on BNB Chain uses 18.
How do I convert a raw USDC amount to USDC?
Divide the raw integer by 10^6. For example, 2,500,000 base units = 2.5 USDC.
Why do tokens use integer base units?
Blockchains store balances as integers to avoid rounding. The decimals value tells wallets where to put the decimal point when displaying the amount.