Currency Converter - Latest Exchange Rates
Type an amount, pick the currency you have and the currency you want, and see the result instantly with the exchange rate and the time the rates were last updated. Add several currencies, swap in one click and check the 7-day rate trend. Free, no signup, and it runs in your browser.
Currency Converter
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USD - US Dollar ($)
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What is a Currency Converter?
A currency converter tells you how much money in one currency is worth in another. If you have 500 US dollars and want to know the value in Indian rupees, or you see a price in euros and want to know it in rupees, the converter multiplies your amount by the exchange rate between the two currencies. This tool gets the latest rates for you and does the calculation as you type.
It is useful for travel planning, online shopping from foreign sites, freelancers paid in foreign currency, students planning fees abroad, businesses that deal with overseas customers and anyone who simply wants to compare prices in different countries.
How to Use the Currency Converter
- Type the amount you want to convert.
- Choose the From currency (the one you have). You can search by code, such as USD, or by name, such as Dollar.
- Choose the To currency (the one you want).
- Read the large converted amount and the rate line below it, for example 1 USD = X INR.
- Click Swap to reverse the two currencies, or add more currencies to the list to compare the same amount in many currencies at once.
- Check the 7-day graph to see how the rate has moved recently.
There is no Convert button. The result updates as soon as you change the amount or a currency.
What You See on the Page
| Item | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Converted amount | Your amount multiplied by the exchange rate, shown in large text |
| Rate line | The rate used, in the form 1 USD = X INR |
| Last updated | The date and time of the rates being used, taken from the rate source |
| Currency list | Extra currencies you added, each with its own converted amount |
| 7-day graph | A small line graph of the rate over the last 7 days |
| Symbol and flag | A visual guide in the dropdown. Always confirm the three-letter code |
Currency Conversion Example
The numbers below use a made-up rate of 1 USD = 85 INR to show how the calculation works. They are not today's rate. Use the converter above for the latest rate.
| Amount in USD | Calculation | Amount in INR (example) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 × 85 | 85 |
| 10 | 10 × 85 | 850 |
| 100 | 100 × 85 | 8,500 |
| 1,000 | 1,000 × 85 | 85,000 |
How to Convert Currency Manually
- Find the exchange rate, for example 1 USD = 85 INR (example only).
- To go from USD to INR, multiply by the rate: 200 USD × 85 = 17,000 INR.
- To go the other way, from INR to USD, divide by the rate: 17,000 ÷ 85 = 200 USD.
The reverse rate is one divided by the rate. With the example rate, 1 INR = 1 ÷ 85 = about 0.0118 USD. The rate in each direction is slightly different in real life, which is why the Swap button updates the rate line.
Common Currency Codes and Symbols
| Currency | Code | Symbol | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | USD | $ | United States |
| Euro | EUR | € | Eurozone countries |
| British Pound | GBP | £ | United Kingdom |
| Indian Rupee | INR | ₹ | India |
| Japanese Yen | JPY | ¥ | Japan |
| Chinese Yuan | CNY | ¥ (also CN¥) | China |
| Australian Dollar | AUD | $ (also A$) | Australia |
| Canadian Dollar | CAD | $ (also C$) | Canada |
| Swiss Franc | CHF | CHF | Switzerland |
| Singapore Dollar | SGD | $ (also S$) | Singapore |
| UAE Dirham | AED | AED (also د.إ) | United Arab Emirates |
| Saudi Riyal | SAR | SAR (also ﷼) | Saudi Arabia |
| South Korean Won | KRW | ₩ | South Korea |
| Brazilian Real | BRL | R$ | Brazil |
| South African Rand | ZAR | R | South Africa |
| Thai Baht | THB | ฿ | Thailand |
| Turkish Lira | TRY | ₺ | Turkey |
The dollar sign is used by many currencies, so always look at the three-letter code and not only the symbol.
Market Rate vs Bank Rate
The rate you see in a converter is a reference rate. When you actually exchange money or send it abroad, the rate you get is usually a little less favourable, because the provider adds a margin or charges a fee.
| Rate type | What it is | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | The midpoint between the buy and sell price in the wholesale market | Converters and news sites |
| Buying rate | The rate at which a bank or counter buys foreign currency from you | Banks and exchange counters |
| Selling rate | The rate at which a bank or counter sells foreign currency to you | Banks and exchange counters |
| Card or transfer rate | A rate with the provider's margin, often plus a fee | Debit and credit card payments, money transfer apps |
Because of this difference, use the converter to plan and compare, and check the final amount with your bank or provider before you pay.
Why Exchange Rates Change
- Interest rates: Higher interest rates in a country can attract investors and strengthen its currency.
- Inflation: Higher inflation usually reduces what a currency can buy over time.
- Trade and demand: When more people want to buy a currency, its value tends to rise.
- Economic news and policy: Reports, central bank decisions and government policy can move rates.
- Global events: Uncertainty and big world events often change how investors treat different currencies.
Because many things act together, rates can change from hour to hour and day to day, and nobody can predict them with certainty.
How to Read the 7-Day Rate Graph
- The line goes up: The From currency has become worth more in the To currency over those days.
- The line goes down: The From currency has become worth less in the To currency.
- A flat line: The rate has stayed fairly steady.
- Swap changes the picture: The graph is for your chosen direction, so after Swap it shows the reverse pair.
- Fewer points or gaps: Some rate sources do not publish on weekends or holidays.
The graph shows past rates only. It is not advice and it does not predict where the rate will go next.
Tips When You Convert Currency
- Check the three-letter codes. A dollar can be USD, CAD, AUD, SGD and more.
- Check the last updated time. It tells you how fresh the rate is.
- Add the fees. Cards, transfer apps and exchange counters usually charge a margin or fee, so the real cost is a bit higher.
- Compare more than one provider before you send a large amount.
- For foreign card payments, check whether the site charges you in the foreign currency or in rupees, because the rate and charges can differ.
- Use the currency list to compare the same price in several currencies at once.
Common Currency Conversion Mistakes
- Multiplying when you should divide: If the rate is quoted as 1 USD = X INR, USD to INR means multiplying, and INR to USD means dividing.
- Mixing up the From and To currencies: Check the order before you read the result.
- Ignoring fees and margins: The amount in your hand is usually less than the amount in a converter.
- Using an old rate: Rates change, so look at the last updated time.
- Trusting the symbol alone: $ and ¥ are used by more than one currency.
- Treating the graph as a prediction: It only shows what has already happened.
Privacy and Accuracy
- The amount you type stays in your browser. It is not sent to our server.
- To show the latest rates, your browser asks a public exchange rate source for the rates themselves.
- We do not save your amounts or the currencies you pick.
- The rates and the graph come from a third-party source, and we cannot guarantee that they are complete, exact or up to the second.
- Use this tool for estimates and comparison. Check the final rate and fees with your bank or provider before you send, receive or pay money.
- This page is for information only. It is not financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert one currency to another?
Type the amount, choose the From currency and the To currency from the searchable lists, and the result appears instantly. The large number is your converted amount, and the line below it shows the rate used, in the form 1 USD = X INR. There is no Convert button.
Are the exchange rates live?
The tool fetches the latest rates available from its exchange rate source and shows the date and time they were last updated. Many free rate sources update once a day or a few times a day, not every second, so the rates are good for estimates and comparison but may differ slightly from the rate at the moment you pay.
Why is the rate different from my bank or payment app?
Banks, money transfer services, card networks and currency exchange counters usually add a margin to the market rate or charge fees, and their rates can change during the day. This converter shows a market-style reference rate, so the amount you actually get or pay will usually be a little different.
What is the mid-market rate?
The mid-market rate is the midpoint between the buy and sell prices of a currency pair in the wholesale market. It is often used as a fair reference rate. Most consumer services do not give you exactly this rate.
How does the Swap button work?
Swap exchanges the From and To currencies in one click. For example, USD to INR becomes INR to USD, and the rate line and the graph change to match.
Can I convert to more than one currency at once?
Yes. Add more currencies to the list and each one shows its own converted amount for the same amount you typed. This is useful when you want to compare, for example, the same price in USD, EUR, GBP and AED.
What does the 7-day graph show?
It is a small line graph of the rate between your two chosen currencies over the last 7 days, so you can see whether the rate has been rising, falling or staying steady. It shows past rates only and is not a forecast.
Why does the graph have fewer than 7 points or some gaps?
Some rate sources publish rates only on working days, so weekends and holidays may have no new value. In that case the graph can show fewer points.
Which currencies are supported?
The tool supports the currencies available from its rate source. They appear in a searchable list with the symbol and country flag. Type a code such as USD or a name such as Dollar to find one. If a currency is missing, the rate source does not provide it.
Why do some currencies share a symbol or a flag?
Several currencies use the same symbol. For example, the dollar sign is used for the US, Canadian, Australian and many other dollars, so always check the three-letter code. Some currencies, such as the euro, are used by many countries, so the flag shown is only a visual guide.
Can I use this for a real money transfer or payment?
Use it for estimates and comparison only. Check the final rate, fees and charges with your bank or money transfer provider before you send or receive money, because this tool cannot guarantee any rate.
Is my amount sent to a server?
The amount you type stays in your browser and is not sent to our server. To show the latest rates, your browser asks a public exchange rate source for the rates themselves.
Is this currency converter free, and does it work on mobile?
Yes. The tool is free and needs no signup. It is designed for phone screens as well as desktop.