BRL to USD — Convert Brazilian Reais to US Dollars
The Brazilian real (BRL), issued by the Central Bank of Brazil, is the reference currency for Latin America's largest economy — from commodity exports to one of the world's largest retail FX markets. Convert Brazilian reais to US dollars at the live mid-market rate below.
About the Brazilian real
The real (R$) is divided into 100 centavos and is issued by the Central Bank of Brazil. Brazil is a major commodities exporter — iron ore, soybeans and oil — so the real is sensitive to global commodity cycles.
Good to know
The converter shows the mid-market rate — the midpoint between global buy and sell prices. It is the rate you will see quoted on financial news sites, but banks and transfer services add their own margin, so compare a few providers before moving money. Check the B3 (Brasil Bolsa Balcão) trading hours to see whether the market is open right now.
Frequently asked questions — BRL to USD
How do I convert BRL to USD?
Enter an amount in the converter above, or read the conversion table — it shows live mid-market values for common amounts from 1 to 1,000,000 BRL. The rate refreshes every time you open the page.
What is the Brazilian real?
The real (R$) is divided into 100 centavos and is issued by the Central Bank of Brazil. Brazil is a major commodities exporter — iron ore, soybeans and oil — so the real is sensitive to global commodity cycles.
Is this the rate my bank gives me?
No — the converter shows the mid-market rate, the midpoint between global buy and sell rates. Banks and money-transfer services typically add a margin of 1–4% on top of it, so the amount you actually receive will be slightly lower.
When do the rates update?
Rates refresh daily at 00:00 UTC from our data provider, and the Refresh button in the converter pulls the latest available quote at any time.