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Chinese Yuan to US Dollar (CNY to USD)

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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A Yuan to USD currency converter shows the exchange rate from onshore Chinese Yuan to the United States Dollar. The rate reflects global trade flows and Chinese monetary policies.

Convert Chinese Yuan to US Dollars (CNY to USD) with our live currency converter. See the current exchange rate, conversion formula, and reference tables.

Quick Answer

Convert Chinese Yuan (CNY) to US Dollars (USD) instantly using our live benchmark rates, updated daily from official ECB sources.

Live Currency Conversion

1 CNY = 0.147778 USD

Mid-market reference rate checked on 2026-07-16.

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Rates updated 2026-07-16 (indicative ECB data).

Exchange rates are indicative only and do not constitute financial advice or transaction execution.

Conversion Details

Converted Amount

0.1478 USD

1 CNY = 0.1478 USD

Current Exchange Rate1 USD = 6.7669 CNY
Conversion FormulaUSD = CNY ÷ 6.7669
Last Checked Date2026-07-16

CNY to USD Reference Table

Chinese Yuan (CNY)US Dollar (USD)
1 CNY0.1478 USD
5 CNY0.7389 USD
10 CNY1.4778 USD
25 CNY3.6945 USD
100 CNY14.7778 USD
1,000 CNY147.7782 USD

USD to CNY Reference Table

US Dollar (USD)Chinese Yuan (CNY)
1 USD6.7669 CNY
5 USD33.8345 CNY
10 USD67.669 CNY
25 USD169.1725 CNY
100 USD676.69 CNY
1,000 USD6,766.90 CNY
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How it works

To convert between Chinese Yuan and US Dollar, perform the following calculation:

Conversion Formula (USD Base)

1 USD = 6.7669 CNY

Calculation Method

Divide Chinese Yuan by the current exchange rate to calculate the equivalent US Dollar value.

Note: This converter uses live benchmark reference rates. Retail rates offered by banks or card issuers will differ slightly due to trade margins.

Chinese Yuan to US Dollar Exchange Rate Details

The exchange rate between the Chinese Yuan (CNY) and the US Dollar (USD) measures how many yuan are required to buy one dollar. This rate is heavily watched due to the massive trade volume between China and the United States, global manufacturing flows, and corporate supply chain investments.

How to convert Chinese Yuan to US Dollar

To convert Chinese Yuan (CNY) to US Dollar (USD), divide the amount in CNY by the current exchange rate (which is CNY per single USD).

Amount in USD = Amount in CNY ÷ 6.7669

Conversely, to convert from USD back to CNY, multiply the dollar amount by the rate:

Amount in CNY = Amount in USD × 6.7669

Is the CNY to USD rate live?

Yes, this converter tracks live benchmark reference rates sourced dynamically from daily updates. These serve as a great baseline for financial reviews, although currency exchanges, credit card companies, and wire services typically bundle conversion fees into custom retail exchange rates.

Frequently asked questions

To convert Chinese Yuan (CNY) to US Dollars (USD), divide the Yuan amount by the current exchange rate (Yuan per Dollar). For example, if the rate is 7.25, 1,000 CNY = 1,000 ÷ 7.25 = $137.93 USD.

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) manages the value of the Yuan. It sets a daily midpoint rate and allows the currency to trade within a specific band (typically 2%) around that midpoint.

CNY refers to the Chinese Yuan traded onshore in mainland China under government control. CNH refers to offshore Chinese Yuan traded in international hubs like Hong Kong, which is subject to free-market fluctuations.