Swap Zcash (ZEC) for Ethereum Classic (ETC)
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 21:48
- Orders from
- 0.242041 ZEC ≈ $352.09
- Payout network
- Ethereum Classic
- 24 hours
- +11.6%
One ZEC buys 0.5974 ETC right now; the other way round, 1 ETC is 1.6739 ZEC. Market over 24 hours: ZEC against ETC plus 11.6%. The week added plus 21.96%.
The weekly corridor ran from 141.4448 to 186.9183 ETC, a spread of 32.15%. A single order takes 0.242041 to 6,870 ZEC. In dollars that is roughly $352.09.
By market cap Zcash sits 9th ($24.62 B) and Ethereum Classic 69th ($1.18 B). Daily moves of ZEC and ETC over 90 days line up at 0.44 (they travel alike).
Who takes the ZEC → ETC route
- Fuel for Ethereum ClassicWithout Ethereum Classic nothing moves in Ethereum Classic — every transfer and every contract call is paid in it.
- Different basketsDaily moves of ZEC and ETC over 90 days line up at 0.44 (they travel alike) — the looser the link, the less a portfolio depends on one coin.
- A road both waysThe ETC → ZEC direction is open too, so going back into ZEC takes the same route.
ZEC → ETC rate and amounts
1 ZEC = 0.5974 ETC
1 ETC = 1.6739 ZEC
Send ZEC — receive ETC
| ZEC | ETC | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.2987 | $727.34 |
| 1 | 0.5974 | $1,454.68 |
| 2 | 1.1948 | $2,909.36 |
| 10 | 5.974 | $14,546.80 |
| 20 | 11.948 | $29,093.60 |
| 50 | 29.87 | $72,734.00 |
Need ETC — send this much ZEC
| ETC | ZEC | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.334784 | $487.00 |
| 1 | 1.6739 | $2,435.02 |
| 10 | 16.7392 | $24,350.19 |
| 50 | 83.696 | $121,750.93 |
| 500 | 836.9602 | $1,217,509.30 |
| 2,000 | 3,347.84 | $4,870,037.20 |
How the ZEC → ETC order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 0.242041 ZEC.
- Enter a ETC address in Ethereum Classic and a way to reach you.
- Send ZEC in Zcash for exactly the amount stated in the order.
- Once the network confirms your transfer, Ethereum Classic leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.
Check this before sending ZEC
- The address network is Ethereum Classic. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 0.242041 ZEC.
- 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 ZEC to ETC rate has been
high 186.9183 ETClow 141.4448 ETC
Sep 10, 2026 21:50Sep 17, 2026 21:50
high 184.7721 ETClow 81.7928 ETC
Aug 18, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 184.7721 ETClow 53.3421 ETC
Jun 19, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 184.7721 ETClow 2.4096 ETC
Sep 18, 2025 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- +11.6%
- Week
- +21.96%
- Weekly high
- 186.9183 ETC
- Weekly low
- 141.4448 ETC
- Spread
- 32.15%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 18:54; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from
How far ZEC/ETC travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 186.9183 | 174.8292 | 182.484 | +11.6% |
| Week | 186.9183 | 141.4448 | 155.3289 | +21.96% |
| Month | 184.7721 | 81.7928 | 122.2719 | +122.47% |
| Quarter | 184.7721 | 53.3421 | 88.0212 | +192.39% |
Figures are in ETC per unit sent, from market data.
Daily ZEC → ETC rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 184.7721 ETC | +19.71% |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 154.3498 ETC | +0.33% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 153.8358 ETC | +7.61% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 142.9586 ETC | −3.02% |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 147.4056 ETC | −3.5% |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 152.7517 ETC | +7.15% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 142.564 ETC | −8.17% |
The numbers on ZEC and ETC
Zcash ZEC- Price
- $1,454.68
- 24 hours
- +16.26%
- Week
- +21.9%
- Market cap
- $24.62 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $3.05 B
- Rank by cap
- #9
- In circulation
- 16.94 M ZEC
- Record price
- $3,191.93
Ethereum Classic ETC- Price
- $7.43
- 24 hours
- +4.18%
- Week
- −4.3%
- Market cap
- $1.18 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $54.45 M
- Rank by cap
- #69
- In circulation
- 158.2 M ETC
- Record price
- $167.09
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 18:54.
Zcash against Ethereum Classic
| Zcash (ZEC) | Ethereum Classic (ETC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | ZEC | ETC |
| Type | coin of its own network | coin of its own network |
| Launched | 2016 | 2015 |
| Built by | Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn | — |
| Consensus | Proof of Work (Equihash) | Proof of Work (Etchash) |
| Block | ~1.3 min | — |
| Supply cap | 21 M ZEC | — |
| Privacy | optional | transfers are public |
| In circulation | 16.94 M ZEC | 158.2 M ETC |
| Market cap | $24.62 B | $1.18 B |
| Rank by cap | #9 | #69 |
Daily moves of ZEC and ETC over 90 days line up at 0.44 — they travel alike.
Common questions: ZEC → ETC
What rate does ZEC to ETC run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 21:48 it is 1 ZEC = 0.5974 ETC. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $4.44.
What amounts does ZEC → ETC accept?
From 0.242041 to 6,870 ZEC per order. The lower limit is roughly $352.09.
Where does the 0.242041 ZEC floor come from?
Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 0.242041 ZEC the swap stops making sense for either side.
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 ZEC, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.
How long does ZEC to ETC take?
The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Zcash confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is. A block in Zcash closes in about 1.3 min.
Which network will ETC arrive in?
Ethereum Classic leaves in its own Ethereum Classic network — a plain ETC address is all you need.
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 ZEC to ETC rate do this month?
The month came in at plus 122.47%. Low 81.7928, high 184.7721, middle 122.2719 ETC per ZEC.
Can a ZEC to ETC swap be traced?
Transfers in public networks sit in the explorer for anyone to read. Privacy coins close that off: Monero always, Zcash and Dash when a shielded transfer is chosen.
Can I go back, ETC to ZEC?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 ETC = 0.00510153 ZEC. The link sits right under the calculator.
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