Cost to Send Native POL on Polygon PoS
Real-time gas limits, live USD fiat calculations, and Heimdall & Bor 6-shard execution telemetry.
Based on standard 0.45 Gwei and 100M Wei base fee.
Sub-cent deterministic gas execution across 6 dynamic Heimdall validators.
Standard execution gas allocation for Native POL Transfer.
Live Fee Comparison for Native POL Transfer
Comparing real-time fees across Polygon Mainnet and Polygon Amoy Testnet at $5.45 POL spot price.
| Network | Architecture | Allocated Gas | Estimated Native Fee | Cost (USD) | Shard Routing | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polygon PoS Mainnet | Heimdall & Bor PoS L1 | 0.45 Gwei | 0.000045 POL | $0.0002 | 6 Shards (Chunk Finality) | Gas Hub → |
| Polygon Testnet | Testnet | 0.45 Gwei | 0.000045 POL | $0.0002 | 6 Shards (Chunk Finality) | Gas Hub → |
Why Does Native POL Transfer Cost This Amount?
Native POL transfers consume approximately 0.45 Gwei (~450 Ggas), costing ~0.000045 POL ($0.00025 USD) with 1.1s instant finality.
Step-by-Step: Best Practices for Native POL Transfer
Verify Recipient Account ID
POL supports human-readable named accounts (e.g. alice.polygon) as well as 64-character implicit hex addresses.
Account Storage Staking
If creating a new named account, ensure at least ~0.00182 POL is provided to cover account metadata state storage.
Instant Finality
Transactions confirm in approximately 1.1 seconds across Heimdall & Bor's 6 dynamic shards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much gas does sending POL use?
A standard native POL transfer consumes approximately 0.45 Gwei (0.000045 POL).
How is the POL transfer fee calculated in USD?
Fee = 0.000045 POL * POL USD Price ($5.45) ≈ $0.00025 USD.
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