Swap The Sandbox (SAND) for USD Coin (USDC Optimism)
The calculator does the maths at the live rate, the page lists the limits and the timing. Your rate is locked the moment the order is created.
Rate as of Sep 17, 2026 15:58
- Payout network
- Optimism
- 24 hours
- +4.45%
You get
USDC Optimism
Start the order
USDC Optimism
The figure is indicative; the exact amount is locked in the order.
Today SAND goes for 0.0346871 USDC Optimism, and USDC Optimism goes for 28.8292 SAND. Market over 24 hours: SAND against USDC Optimism plus 4.45%. The week added minus 3.86%.
The weekly corridor ran from 0.0328046 to 0.0363444 USDC Optimism, a spread of 10.79%.
The payout leaves in the Optimism network, so the receiving address has to belong to that network. By market cap The Sandbox sits 274th ($101.69 M) and USD Coin 6th ($73.56 B). Daily moves of SAND and USDC over 90 days line up at -0.01 (they travel apart).
Who takes the SAND → USDC Optimism route
- Sitting out the swingsSAND moved −12.15% over the past month. USDC tracks the dollar, so after the swap the value stops following SAND.
- A road both waysThe USDC Optimism → SAND direction is open too, so going back into SAND takes the same route.
SAND → USDC Optimism rate and amounts
1 SAND = 0.0346871 USDC Optimism
1 USDC Optimism = 28.8292 SAND
Send SAND — receive USDC Optimism
| SAND | USDC Optimism |
|---|---|
| 500 | 17.3435 |
| 2,000 | 69.3741 |
| 10,000 | 346.8706 |
| 100,000 | 3,468.71 |
| 500,000 | 17,343.53 |
| 2,000,000 | 69,374.13 |
Need USDC Optimism — send this much SAND
| USDC Optimism | SAND |
|---|---|
| 20 | 576.5838 |
| 100 | 2,882.92 |
| 500 | 14,414.6 |
| 5,000 | 144,145.95 |
| 20,000 | 576,583.82 |
| 100,000 | 2,882,919.08 |
Payout network for USDC
The same USDC goes out in several networks. Rates and lower limits differ, and the fee is charged by the network itself.
| Network | Per SAND | From | Network fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum (ERC20) | 0.0346871 | 6,002.58 SAND | ≈ $0.055 | medium |
| Solana | 0.0346871 | 6,002.58 SAND | ≈ $0.0005 | fast |
| Polygon | 0.0346871 | 6,002.58 SAND | ≈ $0.0018 | fast |
| Arbitrum One | 0.0346871 | — | ≈ $0.0033 | fast |
| BASE | 0.0346871 | — | — | — |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 0.0346871 | — | ≈ $0.0024 | fast |
| Avalanche C-Chain | 0.0346871 | — | ≈ < $0.0001 | fast |
| NEAR | 0.0346871 | — | — | — |
| Optimism open now | 0.0346871 | — | ≈ $0.00018 | fast |
| XLM | 0.0346871 | — | — | — |
How the SAND → USDC Optimism order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator and press the exchange button.
- Enter a USDC address in Optimism and a way to reach you.
- Send SAND in The Sandbox for exactly the amount stated in the order.
- Once the network confirms your transfer, USD Coin leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.
Check this before sending SAND
- The address network is Optimism. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
- Copy the address whole, then compare the first and last characters after pasting.
- Coins go through an AML check: a flagged transfer can be held until the check is finished.
Where the SAND to USDC Optimism rate has been
high 0.0363444 USDC Optimismlow 0.0328046 USDC Optimism
Sep 10, 2026 16:01Sep 17, 2026 16:01
high 0.0489975 USDC Optimismlow 0.0334605 USDC Optimism
Aug 18, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 0.0599612 USDC Optimismlow 0.0334605 USDC Optimism
Jun 19, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 0.312982 USDC Optimismlow 0.0334605 USDC Optimism
Sep 18, 2025 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- +4.45%
- Week
- −3.86%
- Weekly high
- 0.0363444 USDC Optimism
- Weekly low
- 0.0328046 USDC Optimism
- Spread
- 10.79%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 15:54; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from
How far SAND/USDC Optimism travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 0.0347266 | 0.0328046 | 0.0338949 | +4.45% |
| Week | 0.0363444 | 0.0328046 | 0.0351494 | −3.86% |
| Month | 0.0489975 | 0.0334605 | 0.0394046 | −12.14% |
| Quarter | 0.0599612 | 0.0334605 | 0.0438669 | −33.31% |
Figures are in USDC Optimism per unit sent, from market data.
Daily SAND → USDC Optimism rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 0.0344072 USDC Optimism | +2.83% |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 0.0334605 USDC Optimism | −6.02% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 0.0356057 USDC Optimism | +1.09% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 0.035223 USDC Optimism | −2.05% |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 0.0359589 USDC Optimism | +1.04% |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 0.0355884 USDC Optimism | +2.17% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 0.034831 USDC Optimism | −6.3% |
The numbers on SAND and USDC
The Sandbox SAND- Price
- $0.0346021
- 24 hours
- +4.43%
- Week
- −3.7%
- Market cap
- $101.69 M
- 24-hour turnover
- $17.98 M
- Rank by cap
- #274
- In circulation
- 2.94 B SAND
- Record price
- $8.40
USD Coin USDC- Price
- $0.999571
- 24 hours
- −0.01%
- Week
- 0%
- Market cap
- $73.56 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $18.85 B
- Rank by cap
- #6
- In circulation
- 73.59 B USDC
- Record price
- $1.04
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 15:54.
The Sandbox against USD Coin
| The Sandbox (SAND) | USD Coin (USDC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | SAND | USDC |
| In circulation | 2.94 B SAND | 73.59 B USDC |
| Market cap | $101.69 M | $73.56 B |
| Rank by cap | #274 | #6 |
| Type | — | token |
| Network | — | Optimism |
| Fees are paid in | — | ETH |
| Launched | — | 2018 |
| Built by | — | Circle |
| Supply cap | — | no cap |
Daily moves of SAND and USDC over 90 days line up at -0.01 — they travel apart.
Common questions: SAND → USDC Optimism
What rate does SAND to USDC Optimism run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 15:58 it is 1 SAND = 0.0346871 USDC Optimism. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.0346722.
What else is taken on top of the rate?
The payout is already calculated at the rate in the calculator. On top of it you only pay the network fee for sending SAND, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.
How long does SAND to USDC Optimism take?
The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once The Sandbox confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is.
Which network will USDC Optimism arrive in?
The payout leaves in Optimism. Make sure the receiving wallet works with that network.
Where is receiving USDC cheaper?
The cheapest is usually USDC SOL, USDC Polygon, USDC Arbitrum, USDC BEP20, USDC AVAX C, USDC Optimism. Still, the network is chosen by what the recipient supports, not by the fee.
What if the rate moves while I am paying?
The rate is pinned to the order and does not move while the order is alive. It can be recalculated if the payment arrives late or for a different amount — so send the exact sum, and send it promptly.
What did the SAND to USDC Optimism rate do this month?
The month came in at minus 12.14%. Low 0.0334605, high 0.0489975, middle 0.0394046 USDC Optimism per SAND.
Can I go back, USDC Optimism to SAND?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 USDC Optimism = 28.9743 SAND. The link sits right under the calculator.
Worth reading
Where else this can go
The other way round
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- SAND → USDT OMNI0.0347853
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