BRL to USD Rate Today: Brazilian Real to US Dollar
1 Brazilian real (BRL) = 0.1817 US dollars (USD) at today's mid-market rate (8 Nov 2026). 500 BRL = 90.86 USD, and 1 USD = 5.50 BRL.
Quick facts
- 1 BRL = 0.1817 USD (mid-market rate, 8 Nov 2026)
- 1 USD = 5.50 BRL
- BRL is the code for the Brazilian real; USD is the code for the US dollar (ISO 4217).
- Banks and money transfer services usually give a slightly worse rate than this and may charge a fee.
How to convert BRL to USD
- Find today's rate: 1 BRL = 0.1817 USD.
- Multiply the amount in BRL by the rate.
- Round to two decimal places, as money is quoted in cents or fils.
Worked example: 500 BRL × 0.1817 = 90.86 USD.
Source: ExchangeRate-API daily mid-market reference rates.
BRL to USD conversion table
| Brazilian Reais [R$] | US Dollars [$] |
|---|---|
| 1 R$ | 0.1817 $ |
| 5 R$ | 0.9086 $ |
| 10 R$ | 1.82 $ |
| 50 R$ | 9.09 $ |
| 100 R$ | 18.17 $ |
| 200 R$ | 36.35 $ |
| 500 R$ | 90.86 $ |
| 1,000 R$ | 181.73 $ |
| 5,000 R$ | 908.64 $ |
| 10,000 R$ | 1,817.28 $ |
USD to BRL conversion table
| US Dollars [$] | Brazilian Reais [R$] |
|---|---|
| 1 $ | 5.50 R$ |
| 5 $ | 27.51 R$ |
| 10 $ | 55.03 R$ |
| 50 $ | 275.14 R$ |
| 100 $ | 550.27 R$ |
| 200 $ | 1,100.54 R$ |
| 500 $ | 2,751.36 R$ |
| 1,000 $ | 5,502.72 R$ |
| 5,000 $ | 27,513.61 R$ |
| 10,000 $ | 55,027.23 R$ |
Is this the BRL to USD rate you will get?
The rate above is the mid-market rate: the midpoint between what buyers and sellers pay on global currency markets. It is the fairest benchmark, but it is rarely what you receive.
- Banks and exchange houses usually add a margin to the mid-market rate, often 1–3% or more.
- Money transfer apps may offer a rate closer to mid-market but charge a fixed fee.
- Compare the total the recipient will get, after fees, rather than the headline rate.
Brazilian Real and US Dollar
| Brazilian Real | US Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Code and symbol | BRL (R$) | USD ($) |
What is a Brazilian real?
The official currency of Brazil. Used throughout Brazil, the largest economy in South America.
What is a US dollar?
The official currency of the United States, issued by the Federal Reserve. The world's primary reserve currency, used in most international trade and pricing.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 100 BRL in USD?
100 Brazilian reais (BRL) = 18.17 US dollars (USD) at the mid-market rate on 8 Nov 2026.
How much is 1 USD in BRL?
1 US dollar (USD) = 5.50 Brazilian reais (BRL) at the mid-market rate on 8 Nov 2026.
Why is my bank's BRL to USD rate different?
We show the mid-market rate: the midpoint between buying and selling prices on global currency markets. Banks, exchange houses and money transfer apps usually add a margin to this rate and may charge a fee, so compare the total amount the recipient gets.
How often is the BRL to USD rate updated?
Rates come from ExchangeRate-API's daily-updated feed and are cached for up to 12 hours. They are mid-market reference rates, so banks and card providers will charge a different rate.
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