JPY to USD — Convert Japanese Yen to US Dollars
The Japanese yen (JPY), issued by the Bank of Japan, is the third most traded currency in the world and a core funding currency in global markets. Convert Japanese yen to US dollars at the live mid-market rate below.
About the Japanese yen
The yen (¥) is issued by the Bank of Japan and accounts for a large share of global FX turnover. It is also a traditional funding currency, which makes JPY moves important far beyond Japan's borders.
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 TSE (Tokyo Stock Exchange) trading hours to see whether the market is open right now.
Frequently asked questions — JPY to USD
How do I convert JPY 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 JPY. The rate refreshes every time you open the page.
What is the Japanese yen?
The yen (¥) is issued by the Bank of Japan and accounts for a large share of global FX turnover. It is also a traditional funding currency, which makes JPY moves important far beyond Japan's borders.
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.