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Enter your value above to convert US Dollars (USD) to Brazilian Reais (BRL) or vice versa. The rate updates live, so there's no need to refresh.
Real-World Examples
Why This Number Matters to You
Three groups of people check this rate constantly, and the reasons rarely overlap.
Wiring Support Back Home
Family remittances flowing into Brazil add up to billions of dollars annually, and each sender wants their money to stretch as far as possible. A quarter point shift in the rate barely registers on a fifty dollar transfer. Send a few thousand though and that same shift turns into real spending money for whoever receives it.
Mapping Out a Brazilian Vacation
Copacabana, the historic center of Salvador, and the falls at Foz do Iguacu all price meals, taxis and souvenirs in reais. A dollar figure noted down beforehand stays meaningless until it gets converted. Exchange counters at the airport almost always offer a weaker rate than a city bank or a local ATM.
Settling Invoices With Brazilian Vendors
Manufacturers sourcing leather, textiles or auto parts from Brazilian factories receive bills denominated in reais even though their own books track everything in dollars. A finance team watching this rate closely can pick a smarter day to send payment.
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 (BRL) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 USD to BRL | 1 × 5.08 | R$5.08 |
| 10 USD to BRL | 10 × 5.08 | R$50.80 |
| 40 USD to BRL | 40 × 5.08 | R$203.20 |
| 50 USD to BRL | 50 × 5.08 | R$254 |
| 60 USD to BRL | 60 × 5.08 | R$304.80 |
| 90 USD to BRL | 90 × 5.08 | R$457.20 |
| 100 USD to BRL | 100 × 5.08 | R$508 |
| 120 USD to BRL | 120 × 5.08 | R$609.60 |
| 150 USD to BRL | 150 × 5.08 | R$762 |
| 200 USD to BRL | 200 × 5.08 | R$1,016 |
| 300 USD to BRL | 300 × 5.08 | R$1,524 |
| 400 USD to BRL | 400 × 5.08 | R$2,032 |
| 500 USD to BRL | 500 × 5.08 | R$2,540 |
| 600 USD to BRL | 600 × 5.08 | R$3,048 |
| 1,000 USD to BRL | 1,000 × 5.08 | R$5,080 |
| 1,500 USD to BRL | 1,500 × 5.08 | R$7,620 |
| 2,000 USD to BRL | 2,000 × 5.08 | R$10,160 |
| 3,000 USD to BRL | 3,000 × 5.08 | R$15,240 |
| 5,000 USD to BRL | 5,000 × 5.08 | R$25,400 |
| 7,000 USD to BRL | 7,000 × 5.08 | R$35,560 |
| 10,000 USD to BRL | 10,000 × 5.08 | R$50,800 |
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exchange rate between the dollar and the real today?
Somewhere around 5.08 reais to a single dollar as of right now. That figure shifts constantly through the trading day, so lean on the calculator above rather than a number frozen on a page.
How many reais does one dollar buy?
About R$5.08 at the current mid-market price. Multiply that figure by whatever amount you're converting to get a rough total.
My bank quoted me a worse number than this page shows. Why?
Banks build a markup into whatever rate they hand you, and that spread is essentially their profit margin on the exchange. This page shows the raw interbank figure with nothing added.
How frequently does this rate move?
Constantly while markets remain open. A figure checked in the morning can look meaningfully different by the afternoon once fresh economic data or political headlines hit.