The XRP gas fee — officially called the XRP transaction cost — is one of the lowest in all of cryptocurrency. The standard fee on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is just 0.00001 XRP (10 drops), costing less than $0.0001 at current prices. Unlike Ethereum gas fees that surge during network congestion, XRP fees remain stable and predictable.
Use this page to understand XRP transaction costs, compare fees across blockchains, and learn how the XRP Ledger fee-burning mechanism works. Every XRP fee is permanently destroyed — not paid to validators — making XRPL one of the most cost-efficient blockchains for global payments.
Standard XRP Fee
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Total Fees Burned
The standard XRP transaction fee is just 0.00001 XRP (10 drops) — under $0.0001 per transfer. Fees are burned, not paid to validators.
XRP fees average $0.000015 per transaction vs Ethereum's $1.48 average. Discover why XRP is 100,000x cheaper for everyday transfers.
Learn exactly how XRP transaction fees are calculated using the formula: fee = base_fee × load_factor. Includes examples and tips to estimate your cost.
At $1.35 XRP price, the standard 10-drop fee equals $0.0000135 USD. See the full cost breakdown and how USD value affects your XRP transfer costs.
XRP transaction fees are permanently destroyed (burned), not paid to validators. Over 14.3 million XRP have been burned since 2012, adding a deflationary element.
Opening an XRP wallet requires a minimum reserve of 1 XRP. This is not a fee but a locked deposit. Learn how reserves work and how the requirements changed in 2024.
XRP fees are up to 50,000 times cheaper than Bitcoin. Average BTC fees hover around $3.50 while XRP stays at $0.000015. Full comparison for 2026.
Answers to the most common questions about XRP gas fees, transaction costs, drops, and how fees work on the XRP Ledger in 2026.
How much is the XRP gas fee?
The standard XRP transaction fee is 10 drops, equal to 0.00001 XRP. At $1.35/XRP this is approximately $0.0000135 per transaction.
Is XRP gas fee the same as Ethereum gas?
No. XRP does not technically use "gas" — that is Ethereum terminology. XRP uses a flat transaction cost denominated in drops. It is far simpler and cheaper than Ethereum's gas market.
Can XRP fees increase?
Yes, but only during extreme network load. The load factor multiplier adjusts the fee, but even at 10x load, XRP fees remain cheaper than most competing networks under normal conditions.
Where do XRP transaction fees go?
XRP fees are burned — permanently destroyed. They do not go to validators, miners, or any party. This is unique among major blockchains and contributes to XRP's mild deflation.
How do I calculate my XRP gas fee in USD?
Multiply the fee in XRP (0.00001) by the current XRP/USD price. For example: 0.00001 × $1.35 = $0.0000135 USD.
