Currency Converter
Convert between major world currencies using reference exchange rates.
How does this currency converter work?
This tool uses a small table of approximate, illustrative exchange rates relative to the US Dollar (for example, 1 USD ≈ 0.92 EUR or 1 USD ≈ 150 JPY) to estimate how much a given amount in one currency is worth in another. It multiplies or divides your amount by the ratio between the two currencies' reference rates against the dollar to produce a quick estimate.
Important: these are reference rates, not live rates
Real foreign exchange rates move constantly throughout the trading day based on global market activity, and banks or exchange services typically add their own markup or fees on top of the interbank rate. The figures used here are static, illustrative approximations meant for rough planning and educational purposes only — always check a live, real-time source (such as your bank, a currency exchange provider, or a financial data site) for the actual rate before converting money, sending an international payment, or budgeting for travel.
Why exchange rates matter for travel and international purchases
Even small differences in exchange rates can add up on large purchases, international wire transfers, or extended travel budgets. Understanding roughly how much your home currency is worth abroad helps you budget more accurately, compare prices between countries, and avoid surprises when a card issuer or exchange kiosk applies its own rate and fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these exchange rates live and accurate?
No. This calculator uses fixed, illustrative reference rates meant for rough estimates and planning purposes only. Real exchange rates fluctuate constantly during market hours, so you should always check a live, real-time source before making an actual currency exchange or international transaction.
How is the converted amount calculated?
The calculator converts your amount into US Dollars using the "from" currency's reference rate, then converts that dollar amount into the "to" currency using its reference rate. This two-step method lets any of the ten supported currencies convert to any other.
Why do exchange rates change every day?
Exchange rates are driven by supply and demand in global currency markets, which react to interest rate decisions, inflation data, political events, trade balances, and investor sentiment. Because trading happens around the clock, rates can shift meaningfully within a single day.
Will my bank give me the exact rate shown by an online converter?
Usually not. Banks, credit card issuers, and currency exchange kiosks typically add a markup or service fee on top of the base interbank exchange rate, so the rate you actually receive is often slightly less favorable than the midmarket rate shown by converters.
What's the best way to exchange money for a trip?
Comparing rates and fees across your bank, a dedicated currency exchange service, and no-foreign-transaction-fee credit cards before you travel usually saves the most money. Airport exchange kiosks tend to offer the worst rates due to convenience markups.
Which currencies does this converter support?
This tool supports the US Dollar, Euro, British Pound, Japanese Yen, Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar, Swiss Franc, Chinese Yuan, Indian Rupee, and Mexican Peso, using each currency's approximate reference value against the US Dollar.
Can I use this for business invoicing or accounting?
No — for invoicing, payroll, tax reporting, or any financial transaction, you should use the live exchange rate from your bank, payment processor, or an official financial data provider at the time of the transaction, not a static reference rate.
Why does the converted amount look slightly different from what I see elsewhere?
Because exchange rates move throughout the day and different sources update at different times, small differences between converters are normal. This calculator's rates are fixed reference points rather than a live feed, so treat the result as a ballpark estimate.