Convert US Dollar (USD) to Chinese Yuan (CNY)
US Dollar to Chinese Yuan: today’s rate
Use this page for a quick, live look at how much your US Dollar is worth in Chinese Yuan. The rate above is the mid-market rate — the “true” exchange rate before any bank, card or app adds its margin — pulled fresh from open exchange-rate data each time you load the page. One USD is the $ symbol; one CNY is written ¥.
USD to CNY conversion table
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About the US Dollar and the Chinese Yuan
The US Dollar (USD) is the currency of United States, and the Chinese Yuan (CNY) is used across China. Exchange rates between them move constantly with interest rates, inflation, trade and market sentiment — see our guide on how exchange rates actually work for the plain-English version.
Frequently asked questions
What is the USD to CNY rate today?
The live rate is shown at the top of this page and refreshes each time you load it. It’s the mid-market rate; the rate your bank gives will be slightly worse once their margin is added.
Is this the rate my bank will give me?
Not exactly — banks and money-transfer apps add a spread on top of the mid-market rate. Knowing the mid-market rate (shown here) tells you how big that markup is.
Can I convert other currencies?
Yes — the Exchange Coin converter handles 150+ world currencies and major cryptocurrencies, with history charts and a cost-of-living comparison.