Currency rates are constantly changing, making it essential to know how much money you have when traveling to and from other countries. At the time of publication, the value of the Japanese yen is much less than the U.S. dollar -- meaning several hundred yen can be as little as $5 in the U.S. You can find the rates in the newspaper, but websites and banks usually update the rates several times daily because the market is always in flux.

Navigate to a currency exchange website such as MSN Money or XE Universal Currency Converter. There are numerous financial sites that list the current rate along with tracking the currency exchange rate over time.

Find the current exchange rate for the Japanese yen to the United States dollar.

Multiply how many yen are in a U.S. dollar by the amount of yen you wish to convert. For example, as of April 29, 2023, one dollar is worth 136.30 yen. If you have 500 yen, multiply 500 by 1/136.30. In this example, 500 yen amounts to $3.67.

Tips

  • Most currency exchange sites have currency calculators to do the math for you.
  • Different countries have different usd conversion rates.
  • Other popular conversions and foreign currencies from usd are the Australian dollar, British pound, Canadian dollar, and euros.
  • 1 Japanese yen does not equal the same as 1 usd. International money transfers may not give you the amount you are anticipating.
  • Currency conversions are ever evolving. Rate alerts help you stay up to date on the value changes of international dollars.