How to use it
- Type the amount you want to convert. Arabic digits work too.
- Choose the currency you have in "From" and the one you want in "To". Use the swap button to reverse them.
- Read the result, the rate used and the date that rate was published. The result updates as you type.
The formula
Converted amount = Amount × Rate(From → To)
Rates are published against the US dollar. A cross rate such as JOD → SAR is worked out through USD: Rate = USD→SAR ÷ USD→JOD.
Worked example
You want to know what 250 US dollars is in Jordanian dinars.
If the reference rate is 1 USD = 0.709 JOD, the result is 250 × 0.709 = 177.25 JOD.
A bank exchanging the cash for you might give 0.70 instead, so you would receive 175.00 JOD — the 2.25 JOD gap is the bank’s margin.
Assumptions
- Rates are mid-market reference rates from central banks, collected by Frankfurter. They are not buy or sell prices from any bank.
- Most central banks publish once per working day, so rates do not change over weekends or holidays.
- Rates are cached on your device for up to an hour to keep the page fast.
Common mistakes
- Expecting to receive the reference rate at a bank or exchange shop. Retail rates include a margin.
- Comparing a rate from today with one from last week without checking the publication date.
- Forgetting that JOD, KWD, BHD and OMR use three decimal places (fils/baisa), not two.
Questions
How often are rates updated?
The source publishes new reference rates once per working day for most currencies. The date shown under the result tells you exactly which day’s rate you are using.
Why is my bank’s rate different?
Banks and transfer services add a margin to the reference rate and may charge fees. Use the transfer fee calculator to see what that margin costs you.
Can I use this rate for a contract or invoice?
Use the rate your contract or tax authority specifies. This tool is for estimates and planning.
Estimates only. Your actual figures depend on the provider’s terms.