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Currency Converter

Convert between major world currencies using approximate static exchange rates.

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Enter your values and click Calculate

How It Works

The converter works by using hardcoded approximate exchange rates relative to the US Dollar (USD). Every currency has a fixed rate stored as 'units of that currency per 1 USD'. To convert from any currency A to any currency B, the calculator first converts A to USD by dividing by A's rate, then converts that USD amount to B by multiplying by B's rate. For example, to convert EUR to GBP: divide the EUR amount by 0.92 (to get USD), then multiply by 0.79 (to get GBP). The exchange rate shown is the direct cross-rate between the two selected currencies. Because rates are static approximations, the results are suitable for estimates but not for live financial transactions. Real exchange rates fluctuate continuously based on market forces, central bank policy, and economic data.

Examples

US Dollars to Euros
A traveler converting $500 USD to Euros before a trip to Europe.
Result: $500 USD converts to approximately €460 EUR at a rate of 0.92.
British Pounds to Japanese Yen
Converting £200 GBP to Japanese Yen for a trip to Tokyo.
Result: £200 GBP converts to approximately ¥37,848 JPY.
Indian Rupees to US Dollars
Converting ₹10,000 INR to US Dollars.
Result: ₹10,000 INR converts to approximately $120.34 USD.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these exchange rates live or real-time?
No — the rates used by this calculator are hardcoded approximations and are not updated in real time. They reflect typical market rates at the time of publication and are suitable for rough estimates only. For actual currency exchange, always check a bank, currency broker, or financial data provider for the current rate.
Why does my bank give me a different rate?
Banks and currency exchange services charge a spread — the difference between the rate they buy and sell currency at — plus fees. The 'mid-market' rate (the midpoint between buy and sell) is what you see on comparison sites and what this calculator approximates. Your actual bank rate will typically be less favorable by 1–5%.
What currencies are supported?
This calculator supports USD (US Dollar), EUR (Euro), GBP (British Pound), CAD (Canadian Dollar), AUD (Australian Dollar), JPY (Japanese Yen), CHF (Swiss Franc), INR (Indian Rupee), and MXN (Mexican Peso). These nine currencies cover the vast majority of international trade and travel needs.
How is the cross-rate calculated?
Cross-rates between non-USD pairs are derived by routing through USD. For example, to find GBP/JPY, the calculator divides 1 GBP by the GBP/USD rate to get USD, then multiplies by the JPY/USD rate. This triangulation approach is standard in currency markets and introduces no additional error beyond the base rate approximations.

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