USD → 
ISK Rate as of2026-05-20 USD to ISK Converter.
1 USD = 138 ISK as of 2026-05-20. Iceland's economy runs on tourism (2.3 million visitors annually against 380,000 residents), fishing, aluminum smelting, and a growing data-center sector powered by geothermal energy. USD-ISK search volume spikes during the summer Northern Lights and Blue Lagoon travel seasons and around tech-conference dates in Reykjavik.
USD → ISK Converter
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇮🇸 ISK |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | ISK 138 |
| $10.00 | ISK 1,380 |
| $100.00 | ISK 13,800 |
| $500.00 | ISK 69,000 |
| $1,000.00 | ISK 138,000 |
| $5,000.00 | ISK 690,000 |
| $10,000.00 | ISK 1,380,000 |
| $50,000.00 | ISK 6,900,000 |
| $100,000.00 | ISK 13,800,000 |
USD trend over time.
USD to ISK conversion table.
Common US Dollar amounts converted to Icelandic Krona at today's rate of 1 USD = 138 ISK. The reverse holds too: 1 ISK = 0.0072 USD.
| 1 USD | 138 ISK |
| 5 USD | 690 ISK |
| 10 USD | 1,380 ISK |
| 25 USD | 3,450 ISK |
| 50 USD | 6,900 ISK |
| 100 USD | 13,800 ISK |
| 500 USD | 69,000 ISK |
| 1,000 USD | 138,000 ISK |
| 5,000 USD | 690,000 ISK |
| 10,000 USD | 1,380,000 ISK |
| 1 ISK | 0.0072 USD |
| 5 ISK | 0.0362 USD |
| 10 ISK | 0.0725 USD |
| 25 ISK | 0.1812 USD |
| 50 ISK | 0.3623 USD |
| 100 ISK | 0.7246 USD |
| 500 ISK | 3.62 USD |
| 1,000 ISK | 7.25 USD |
| 5,000 ISK | 36.23 USD |
| 10,000 ISK | 72.46 USD |
Why people convert USD to ISK.
The USD/ISK corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Icelandic Krona side, demand comes from tourism-driven economy, aluminum + geothermal data centers, and cashless society USD card-tap. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/ISK 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 2.2% against the Icelandic Krona, and over five years it has strengthened about 13.1% (from 122 to 138). 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 Icelandic Krona you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best USD → ISK 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 2026-05-20 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
