USD → 
PKR Rate as of2026-05-16 USD to PKR Converter.
1 USD = 280 PKR as of 2026-05-16. Pakistan-US corridor. Major remittance flows from Pakistani diaspora in US (~700K) and Gulf states (~3M). PKR depreciated dramatically (~80%) in 5 years driven by Pakistan's persistent current account deficit, IMF program conditions, and macro instability.
USD → PKR Converter
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇵🇰 PKR |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | PKR 280 |
| $10.00 | PKR 2,800 |
| $100.00 | PKR 28,000 |
| $500.00 | PKR 140,000 |
| $1,000.00 | PKR 280,000 |
| $5,000.00 | PKR 1,400,000 |
| $10,000.00 | PKR 2,800,000 |
| $50,000.00 | PKR 14,000,000 |
| $100,000.00 | PKR 28,000,000 |
USD trend over time.
USD to PKR conversion table.
Common US Dollar amounts converted to Pakistani Rupee at today's rate of 1 USD = 280 PKR. The reverse holds too: 1 PKR = 0.0036 USD.
| 1 USD | 280 PKR |
| 5 USD | 1,400 PKR |
| 10 USD | 2,800 PKR |
| 25 USD | 7,000 PKR |
| 50 USD | 14,000 PKR |
| 100 USD | 28,000 PKR |
| 500 USD | 140,000 PKR |
| 1,000 USD | 280,000 PKR |
| 5,000 USD | 1,400,000 PKR |
| 10,000 USD | 2,800,000 PKR |
| 1 PKR | 0.0036 USD |
| 5 PKR | 0.0179 USD |
| 10 PKR | 0.0357 USD |
| 25 PKR | 0.0893 USD |
| 50 PKR | 0.1786 USD |
| 100 PKR | 0.3571 USD |
| 500 PKR | 1.79 USD |
| 1,000 PKR | 3.57 USD |
| 5,000 PKR | 17.86 USD |
| 10,000 PKR | 35.71 USD |
Why people convert USD to PKR.
The USD/PKR corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Pakistani Rupee side, demand comes from Pakistan remittances, family transfers, and real estate. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/PKR 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 0.5% against the Pakistani Rupee, and over five years it has strengthened about 81.8% (from 154 to 280). 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 Pakistani Rupee you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best USD → PKR 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.
