A currency converter helps you translate money from one currency to another using current exchange rates. Exchange rates move constantly based on markets, interest rates, and economic news, so travelers, shoppers, and businesses use converters to estimate real costs across borders.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the amount you want to convert.
- Select the currency you are converting from.
- Select the currency you are converting to.
- Use the swap button to reverse the direction if needed.
- Review the converted amount, exchange rate, and when rates were last updated.
Formula
Conversion uses cross rates through a common base currency. The amount in the source currency is converted to the base, then multiplied by the target currency rate. The displayed exchange rate shows how many units of the target currency equal one unit of the source currency.
Example
Converting $100 USD to EUR at a rate of 0.92 EUR per USD gives about €92. Rates change throughout the day as markets move.
Frequently asked questions
- How often do exchange rates change?
- Exchange rates update continuously on weekdays when forex markets are open. Retail rates may update less frequently than interbank rates.
- Is this the rate I will get at a bank or airport?
- This calculator shows reference market rates. Banks, card networks, and exchange kiosks often add fees or spreads, so your actual rate may differ.
- What if rates cannot be loaded?
- If live rates are unavailable, the calculator shows a friendly error message. Try again later when the exchange rate service is reachable.