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Enter your value above to convert Hong Kong Dollars (HKD) to US Dollars (USD) or vice versa. The rate updates live, so there's no need to refresh.
Real-World Examples
Common Reasons People Check This Rate
Even with a peg keeping things stable, converting Hong Kong Dollars into US Dollars still comes up often.
Traveling From Hong Kong to the US
Hotels, flights and everyday spending in the US are priced in dollars, so a Hong Kong Dollar travel budget needs converting before it's useful. Because the peg keeps the rate so stable, a travel budget planned weeks in advance won't shift much by the time the trip actually happens.
Comparing a Hong Kong Salary in Dollar Terms
Professionals weighing a Hong Kong based job offer against one from a US company often convert a Hong Kong Dollar salary into dollars to compare the two directly. Since the rate barely moves, this comparison tends to stay accurate for much longer than it would for currencies without a peg.
Settling Invoices With US Vendors
Businesses based in Hong Kong that buy software, equipment or services priced in dollars need to convert Hong Kong Dollars before paying the bill. The stability of the peg makes budgeting for these payments considerably more predictable than sourcing from most other countries.
Quick Reference
Comprehensive Conversion Table
These example values use today's live rate shown in the converter above — treat the table as a quick reference, not the final word.
| Conversion | Formula | Result (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 HKD to USD | 1 × 0.1276 | $0.13 |
| 5 HKD to USD | 5 × 0.1276 | $0.64 |
| 10 HKD to USD | 10 × 0.1276 | $1.28 |
| 20 HKD to USD | 20 × 0.1276 | $2.55 |
| 50 HKD to USD | 50 × 0.1276 | $6.38 |
| 100 HKD to USD | 100 × 0.1276 | $12.76 |
| 150 HKD to USD | 150 × 0.1276 | $19.14 |
| 200 HKD to USD | 200 × 0.1276 | $25.52 |
| 300 HKD to USD | 300 × 0.1276 | $38.28 |
| 500 HKD to USD | 500 × 0.1276 | $63.80 |
| 700 HKD to USD | 700 × 0.1276 | $89.32 |
| 1,000 HKD to USD | 1,000 × 0.1276 | $127.60 |
| 1,500 HKD to USD | 1,500 × 0.1276 | $191.40 |
| 2,000 HKD to USD | 2,000 × 0.1276 | $255.20 |
| 3,000 HKD to USD | 3,000 × 0.1276 | $382.80 |
| 5,000 HKD to USD | 5,000 × 0.1276 | $638 |
| 7,000 HKD to USD | 7,000 × 0.1276 | $893.20 |
| 10,000 HKD to USD | 10,000 × 0.1276 | $1,276 |
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current HKD to USD exchange rate?
About 0.1276 US Dollars per Hong Kong Dollar at today's rate. Because the Hong Kong Dollar is pegged to the US Dollar within a narrow band, this figure rarely strays far from that level.
Why does the Hong Kong Dollar stay so close to the same rate against the US Dollar?
Hong Kong operates a linked exchange rate system, where its monetary authority commits to keeping the currency within a set band, currently between roughly 7.75 and 7.85 Hong Kong Dollars per US Dollar. This peg has been in place since the 1980s and is actively defended through market intervention when needed.
What could cause the HKD to USD rate to move outside its usual band?
In practice, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority steps in to buy or sell currency whenever the rate approaches the edges of its target band, which keeps moves rare and small. A change to the peg itself would require a significant policy decision, which hasn't happened in decades.
Why does my bank quote a different rate than this page?
Banks and transfer services typically add a margin on top of the mid-market rate shown here, and that spread is part of how they profit from currency exchange. Specialist transfer providers often land closer to the number shown above.