How to Convert U.S. Dollars to Euros

The euro is used throughout Europe.

The euro is the official currency for the European Union, much like the U.S. dollar is the official currency of the United States. Over time, the exchange rate between the two currencies fluctuates. To convert U.S. dollars to euros, you'll need to determine the current exchange rate. Once you convert your U.S. dollar amount to euros, you may want to exchange the currency. This is recommended if you plan on travelling to Europe.

Instructions

1. Find out the current U.S. dollar to euro exchange rate. There are several places you can look this up, including websites like XE.com and Yahoo Finance. You can also call your bank to determine the exchange rate.

2. Input the number of dollars you want to convert into your calculator.

3. Multiply the number of dollars by the current U.S. dollar to euro exchange rate. For example, if the exchange rate is 0.7394, you would multiply the number of dollars by 0.7394.

4. View the result. The resulting number is the U.S. dollar amount converted to euros. In the example, $100 would convert to 73.94 euros.

5. Visit an exchange center if you want to exchange your U.S. dollars to euros. You can find an exchange center in any international airport. You may also be able to make the transaction at a bank. Expect to pay a small commission or free to exchange your U.S. dollars for euros.

References

• Investopedia: Currency Conversion

Resources

• Yahoo Finance: Dollar to Euro Conversion
• XE: Currency Conversion