USD to JPY: Dollar to Yen Exchange Rate
The quick answer first, then the tables. Everything below follows the European Central Bank's daily reference rate, so the numbers are dated and checkable, not vibes.
Rates verified October 2026 · Source: ECB
Key takeaways
- 1 dollar = 158.28 yen at the 8 October 2026 ECB reference rate; 100 dollars buys 15,827.82 yen.
- The yen is about 0% weaker than a week ago (158.28 yen per dollar now vs 157.98 on 1 October).
- These are reference rates, not transaction quotes. Your bank adds a spread, so expect slightly less on a real transfer.
- The ECB publishes a fresh rate every working day; this page refreshes with it.
Dollars to yen: conversion table
| USD | JPY |
|---|---|
| 10 | 1,582.78 |
| 50 | 7,913.91 |
| 100 | 15,827.82 |
| 250 | 39,569.55 |
| 500 | 79,139.10 |
| 1,000 | 158,278.20 |
Yens to dollars: the inverse
| JPY | USD |
|---|---|
| 10 | 0.06 |
| 50 | 0.32 |
| 100 | 0.63 |
| 250 | 1.58 |
| 500 | 3.16 |
| 1,000 | 6.32 |
Convert your own amounts
Type any amount, add your bank's fee, and see exactly what lands.
Open the Currency ConverterFrequently asked questions
What is 1 USD to JPY today?
One dollar buys 158.28 yen at the ECB reference rate of 8 October 2026. Your bank or card provider will quote a slightly different rate once their markup is added.
Is the dollar strong against the yen right now?
The yen sits about 0% weaker than a week ago, at 158.28 yen per dollar on 8 October 2026, up from 157.98 on 1 October. That means each dollar stretches a little further than it did last week.
Should I use this rate for my actual transfer?
No. The ECB reference rate is a daily benchmark for information purposes. Real transfers and card payments add a spread, usually 0.5 to 3 percent, so expect slightly less on a real transfer than the table shows.
How often is this rate updated?
The ECB publishes a new reference rate every working day around 16:00 CET. This page follows the same daily refresh, so the numbers you see are dated, not stale.
What is the inverse rate, JPY to USD?
1 yen equals 0.0063 dollar at the 8 October 2026 ECB reference rate. 100 yen converts to 0.63 dollar before any fees.
Reference rates are informational benchmarks from the European Central Bank, not transaction quotes. Actual exchange rates include provider markups. Educational content, not financial advice.