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KRW to USD Converter (Korean Won to Dollar)

Convert Korean Won (KRW) to US Dollar (USD) instantly using live exchange rates — also works as a USD to KRW converter with one tap.

KRW

USD

Amount in KRW

Popular amounts

₩1,000
₩10,000
₩100,000
₩1,000,000
₩100,000,000
₩1,000,000,000

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How this KRW to USD converter works

This won to USD converter converts between the South Korean Won (KRW) and the US Dollar (USD) using live foreign exchange rates sourced from the European Central Bank via the free Frankfurter API. Enter an amount in either currency, or tap one of the popular amount buttons, and toggle the swap icon to switch between KRW → USD and USD → KRW.

Formula

USD Amount = KRW Amount ÷ (KRW per 1 USD)
KRW Amount = USD Amount × (KRW per 1 USD)

Examples

Using an illustrative example rate of ₩1,350 per $1 (your actual conversion above uses today's live rate):

  • 1,000 won to USD ≈ $0.74
  • 10,000 won to USD ≈ $7.41
  • 100,000 won to USD ≈ $74.07
  • 1,000,000 won (1 million) to USD ≈ $740.74
  • 100,000,000 won (100 million) to USD ≈ $74,074
  • 1,000,000,000 won (1 billion) to USD ≈ $740,741
  • 1 USD to won ≈ ₩1,350

Common Use Cases

  • Checking the USD cost of a purchase from a Korean shopping site, marketplace, or K-pop merch store.
  • Budgeting for a trip to South Korea or converting leftover won back to dollars after a trip.
  • Freelancers and remote workers converting a KRW invoice or payment into USD.
  • Quickly sanity-checking a bank or card statement that shows a Korean won charge.

FAQs

How much is 1,000 Korean won in US dollars?

At an example rate of ₩1,350 per $1, 1,000 KRW is about $0.74. Enter 1,000 above (or tap the 1,000 quick-amount button) to see the exact figure using today's live rate.

How much is 10,000 won in dollars?

At that same example rate, 10,000 KRW converts to roughly $7.41. Because the won-to-dollar rate moves daily, use the live calculator above for the current figure.

What is 1 US dollar in Korean won?

One US dollar is typically worth somewhere in the range of ₩1,300–1,450, depending on current market conditions. Toggle the swap icon above to convert USD → KRW and see today's exact rate.

How current is the KRW to USD exchange rate?

Rates are sourced from the European Central Bank's daily reference rates, typically updated once each business day. They're accurate for estimates, but banks, card networks, and money-transfer services apply their own rates plus a markup or fee for actual currency exchange.

Can I convert USD to KRW on this page too?

Yes — tap the swap icon to flip the direction to USD → KRW, or use the general currency converter to convert between other currency pairs.

Why does the won to dollar rate change?

The KRW/USD rate moves with South Korea's and the US's relative interest rates, inflation, trade balances, and overall market demand for each currency — the same forces that move any floating exchange rate.