Currency Calculator

Currency Calculator - All World Currencies (Offline & Editable Rates)

Currency Calculator

Convert Currencies

Advanced Options (Fees, Rounding)

One conversion per line. Formats: `amount from to`, `amount,from,to`.

Data & Tools

Rates are relative to USD (1.0). They are saved in your browser and used for all offline calculations. Update them for accuracy. iExample: If 1 USD = 0.92 EUR, the rate for EUR is 0.92.

Code Currency Name Rate vs USD

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About & FAQ

What is a Currency Calculator?

A currency calculator is a tool that converts the value of one currency into another. It's essential for travelers, online shoppers, businesses dealing with international payments, and anyone involved in forex trading or accounting. By providing an exchange rate, it performs the multiplication or division needed to determine the equivalent value in the desired currency.

How Offline Rates Work

This calculator is unique because it's designed to work entirely offline. It comes pre-loaded with a full list of world currencies and approximate exchange rates based on a USD (United States Dollar) base. This means every currency's value is stored as 'how much of it equals 1 USD'. For the calculator to be accurate, you must periodically update these rates yourself using the "Rates Editor". You can find current rates from a reliable financial source and input them manually or import them from a file. This gives you full control and privacy, with no reliance on external APIs.

Understanding Fees & Commissions

When you exchange money at a bank or a currency exchange service, they rarely give you the 'mid-market' rate you see online. They add fees, either as a fixed amount (e.g., $5 per transaction) or a percentage of the total (e.g., 2.5%). Sometimes, they do both. This calculator's "Advanced Options" let you simulate these costs. For example, converting $100 to EUR with a 2% fee means you are effectively converting only $98, resulting in fewer euros. Understanding these fees is crucial for calculating the true cost of a currency exchange.

Tips for Using the Calculator

  • Refresh Rates Regularly: Currency markets are volatile. For important calculations, update your rates daily from a trusted financial news source.
  • Use Presets for Travel: If you're traveling, save a preset for your home currency to your destination currency (e.g., "USD to JPY") to perform quick conversions on the go.
  • Be Mindful of Rounding: For large transactions, the choice of rounding (nearest, up, or down) and decimal precision can make a difference. For everyday calculations, 2 decimal places are usually sufficient.
  • Leverage Batch Mode: If you have a list of transactions to convert (e.g., from a spreadsheet), use the Batch Conversion tab to process them all in one go and export the results.