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- 1Enter the amount.
- 2Choose the currencies to convert from and to.
- 3Use the swap button, or check the quick table of common amounts.
JPY to USD conversion table
At the mid-market rate on October 19, 2026, 1 Japanese yen buys 0.0063195 US dollars, and 1 US dollar buys 158.24 Japanese yen.
| Japanese yen (JPY) | US dollars (USD) |
|---|---|
| 100 JPY | 0.632 USD |
| 500 JPY | 3.16 USD |
| 1,000 JPY | 6.32 USD |
| 5,000 JPY | 31.6 USD |
| 10,000 JPY | 63.2 USD |
| 50,000 JPY | 316 USD |
| 100,000 JPY | 632 USD |
| 500,000 JPY | 3,160 USD |
| 1,000,000 JPY | 6,320 USD |
USD to JPY conversion table
| US dollars (USD) | Japanese yen (JPY) |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 158 JPY |
| 5 USD | 791 JPY |
| 10 USD | 1,582 JPY |
| 50 USD | 7,912 JPY |
| 100 USD | 15,824 JPY |
| 500 USD | 79,120 JPY |
| 1,000 USD | 158,240 JPY |
| 5,000 USD | 791,200 JPY |
| 10,000 USD | 1,582,400 JPY |
About the Japanese yen and the US dollar
The Japanese yen (JPY, ¥) is the currency of Japan, issued by the Bank of Japan. The yen floats freely and is traditionally seen as a safe-haven currency.
The US dollar (USD, $) is the currency of the United States, Ecuador, El Salvador, Panama (alongside the balboa) and several other countries, issued by the Federal Reserve. The US dollar floats freely and is the world's main reserve currency; most other currencies are quoted against it.
Getting a good JPY to USD rate
- The rate shown here is the mid-market rate. Banks, card providers and exchange offices add a margin, typically 1–5%.
- When paying by card abroad, choose to pay in the local currency rather than letting the machine convert it for you.
- Avoid exchanging cash at airports and hotels, where margins are usually highest.
- For large transfers, compare a few providers on the total amount received.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is 100 JPY in USD?
100 Japanese yen is about 0.632 US dollars at the mid-market rate on October 19, 2026 (1 JPY = 0.0063195 USD). The amount you receive from a bank or transfer service will be slightly lower after its margin and fees.
How much is 1,000 USD in JPY?
1,000 US dollars is about 158,240 Japanese yen (1 USD = 158.24 JPY).
How often is the JPY to USD rate updated?
Rates are refreshed every few hours from European Central Bank reference rates and ExchangeRate-API, which publish new rates once per working day. Rates don't update at weekends.
Why is the rate at my bank different?
This converter shows the mid-market rate, the midpoint between buying and selling prices. Banks and exchange offices sell US dollars at a slightly worse rate and buy them back at a lower one; the difference is their margin.