USD → 
LKR Rate as of2026-05-16 USD to LKR Converter.
1 USD = 298 LKR as of 2026-05-16. Sri Lanka-US corridor. Post-2022 economic crisis recovery. LKR depreciated 70%+ from 2021-2022 (200 → 365 vs USD) before stabilizing in 2024-2025 under IMF program. Since then, mild LKR strengthening from 365 to ~298 driven by tourism recovery and IMF discipline.
USD → LKR Converter
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇱🇰 LKR |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | LKR 298.00 |
| $10.00 | LKR 2,980.00 |
| $100.00 | LKR 29,800.00 |
| $500.00 | LKR 149,000.00 |
| $1,000.00 | LKR 298,000.00 |
| $5,000.00 | LKR 1,490,000.00 |
| $10,000.00 | LKR 2,980,000.00 |
| $50,000.00 | LKR 14,900,000.00 |
| $100,000.00 | LKR 29,800,000.00 |
USD trend over time.
USD to LKR conversion table.
Common US Dollar amounts converted to Sri Lankan Rupee at today's rate of 1 USD = 298 LKR. The reverse holds too: 1 LKR = 0.0034 USD.
| 1 USD | 298 LKR |
| 5 USD | 1,490 LKR |
| 10 USD | 2,980 LKR |
| 25 USD | 7,450 LKR |
| 50 USD | 14,900 LKR |
| 100 USD | 29,800 LKR |
| 500 USD | 149,000 LKR |
| 1,000 USD | 298,000 LKR |
| 5,000 USD | 1,490,000 LKR |
| 10,000 USD | 2,980,000 LKR |
| 1 LKR | 0.0034 USD |
| 5 LKR | 0.0168 USD |
| 10 LKR | 0.0336 USD |
| 25 LKR | 0.0839 USD |
| 50 LKR | 0.1678 USD |
| 100 LKR | 0.3356 USD |
| 500 LKR | 1.68 USD |
| 1,000 LKR | 3.36 USD |
| 5,000 LKR | 16.78 USD |
| 10,000 LKR | 33.56 USD |
Why people convert USD to LKR.
The USD/LKR corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Sri Lankan Rupee side, demand comes from Sri Lanka remittances, family transfers, and post-crisis rebuilding. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/LKR 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 down 7.5% against the Sri Lankan Rupee, and over five years it has strengthened about 58.5% (from 188 to 298). 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 Sri Lankan Rupee you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best USD → LKR 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.
