USD → 
BRL ⚡ Popular Rate as of2026-05-16 USD to BRL Converter.
1 USD = 5.65 BRL as of 2026-05-16. Important for commodity trade (Brazil is a top soy/iron ore/coffee exporter to the US and China), Brazilian diaspora remittances (~$4.5B/year, primarily from the US, Japan, and Portugal), and emerging-market portfolio flows. BRL is one of the more volatile major-EM currencies, swinging between 4.0 and 6.0 depending on the Lula government's fiscal stance and Selic rate decisions.
USD → BRL Converter
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇧🇷 BRL |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | R$5.65 |
| $10.00 | R$56.50 |
| $100.00 | R$565.00 |
| $500.00 | R$2,825.00 |
| $1,000.00 | R$5,650.00 |
| $5,000.00 | R$28,250.00 |
| $10,000.00 | R$56,500.00 |
| $50,000.00 | R$282,500.00 |
| $100,000.00 | R$565,000.00 |
USD trend over time.
USD to BRL conversion table.
Common US Dollar amounts converted to Brazilian Real at today's rate of 1 USD = 5.65 BRL. The reverse holds too: 1 BRL = 0.177 USD.
| 1 USD | 5.65 BRL |
| 5 USD | 28.25 BRL |
| 10 USD | 56.5 BRL |
| 25 USD | 141.25 BRL |
| 50 USD | 282.5 BRL |
| 100 USD | 565 BRL |
| 500 USD | 2,825 BRL |
| 1,000 USD | 5,650 BRL |
| 5,000 USD | 28,250 BRL |
| 10,000 USD | 56,500 BRL |
| 1 BRL | 0.177 USD |
| 5 BRL | 0.885 USD |
| 10 BRL | 1.77 USD |
| 25 BRL | 4.42 USD |
| 50 BRL | 8.85 USD |
| 100 BRL | 17.7 USD |
| 500 BRL | 88.5 USD |
| 1,000 BRL | 176.99 USD |
| 5,000 BRL | 884.96 USD |
| 10,000 BRL | 1,770 USD |
Why people convert USD to BRL.
The USD/BRL corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Brazilian Real side, demand comes from commodity exports, remittances, and Latin America trade hub. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/BRL is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.
Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved up 9.7% against the Brazilian Real, and over five years it has strengthened about 6.6% (from 5.3 to 5.65). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Brazilian Real you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best USD → BRL rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.
Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-16 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
