Gwei
Protocol
Denomination of ETH equal to 1,000,000,000 wei.
Gwei is a unit for expressing gas prices. Fees are calculated as gas used times gas price, and wallets often show that price in gwei for readability.
Frequently asked questions
Why quote gas in gwei?
It is a convenient unit for typical gas prices on Ethereum, which would be cumbersome in wei.How do I convert gwei to ETH?
1 gwei = 10^-9 ETH. Multiply gwei by 1e-9 to get ETH.Where do I see gas in gwei?
Wallets and explorers display suggested gas prices in gwei by default.