CNY to USD Converter (Chinese Yuan to US Dollar)
1 CNY = 0.149553 USD at the saved rate of 2026-11-10. Turn yuan renminbi into US dollars for tuition, imports or a trip, with tables both ways.
The yuan renminbi (CNY, ¥ or 元) is issued by the People's Bank of China and divided into 10 jiao or 100 fen; the US dollar (USD, $) is divided into 100 cents. Both are written to two decimal places, so a converted figure can be read directly as dollars and cents.
Families in China convert yuan to dollars to plan tuition and living costs for a child studying in the United States, and travelers do the same before a visit. US importers use this direction to read a supplier price list in yuan, while Americans paid in yuan, such as teachers working in China, need dollar figures for US tax returns.
How to use this tool
- Type an amount in CNY to see it in USD, or type in the USD box to convert the other way.
- Read the rate line under the boxes: it shows the saved rate and its date.
- Use the tables below for common amounts, or open the currency converter for any other currency.
Formula
USD amount = CNY amount × rate
CNY amount = USD amount ÷ rate
The rate is the value of 1 CNY in USD in the snapshot of 2026-11-10, read from a table of exchange rates against the US dollar. A bank's buying and selling rates sit on either side of this mid-market figure.
Example
Two conversions at the saved rate:
3,000 CNY × 0.149553 = 448.66 USD
500 USD ÷ 0.149553 = 3,343.29 CNY
CNY to USD table
Common amounts in CNY converted to USD at the saved rate of 2026-11-10.
| Chinese Yuan (CNY) | US Dollar (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.1496 |
| 10 | 1.5 |
| 50 | 7.48 |
| 100 | 14.96 |
| 200 | 29.91 |
| 500 | 74.78 |
| 1,000 | 149.55 |
| 2,000 | 299.11 |
| 5,000 | 747.77 |
| 10,000 | 1,495.53 |
| 50,000 | 7,477.66 |
| 100,000 | 14,955.32 |
| 500,000 | 74,776.61 |
| 1,000,000 | 149,553.22 |
USD to CNY table
The other direction, for amounts often quoted in USD.
| US Dollar (USD) | Chinese Yuan (CNY) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6.69 |
| 10 | 66.87 |
| 100 | 668.66 |
| 500 | 3,343.29 |
| 1,000 | 6,686.58 |
| 5,000 | 33,432.92 |
| 10,000 | 66,865.83 |
| 20,000 | 133,731.66 |
| 50,000 | 334,329.15 |
The annual quota for buying foreign currency
Individuals in mainland China buy foreign currency within an annual quota set by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE): the equivalent of US$50,000 per person each year. Purchases beyond that for genuine needs, such as tuition, are handled by the bank with supporting documents.
Banks in China post their own buying and selling rates for the dollar every day, alongside the central parity published before the market opens. Those bank rates, not the mid-market figure on this page, decide how many dollars a yuan payment buys.
Quick mental estimate
Divide CNY by 6.7 for a rough USD figure: 100 CNY → about 14.93 USD. That shortcut is 0.2% above the saved rate.
Rates move every day, so recheck the rate line before you rely on a shortcut.
Frequently asked questions
Which yuan rate should I use on a US tax return?
The IRS asks for the exchange rate in effect on the day income is received or an expense is paid, and it does not set an official rate. For cases where an average fits, its yearly average table lists the Chinese yuan.
Why do Chinese banks show separate cash and transfer rates?
Chinese banks publish one buying rate for banknotes (现钞) and another for transfers (现汇), and the cash rate is usually lower because handling notes costs more. Their selling rates sit above both buying rates.
How do US importers pay a supplier that quotes in yuan?
Many Chinese exporters accept international wire transfers in either US dollars or yuan. If you pay in dollars, the supplier's bank converts at its rate; if you pay in yuan, your own bank converts first, so compare both totals with the figure here before agreeing on a currency.
Is this the live exchange rate?
No. The page uses a snapshot of mid-market rates saved when the site was last updated, and the rate line shows its date. Your bank, card issuer or transfer service quotes its own rate, usually with a margin or fee, so the amount you actually receive will differ.
Sources
This is an estimate for general information, not financial or tax advice. Fees, rates and rules change, so check the current terms of the platform, carrier or provider before you rely on it. You use the result at your own risk. How we check our calculators · Full disclaimer
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