Dollar ⇄ Lebanese pound converter
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Dollar ⇄ Lebanese pound converter
Dollars to pounds at the buy rate (89,400); pounds to dollars at the sell rate (89,700).
Common dollar amounts in Lebanese pounds
Common pound amounts in dollars
| LBP | USD |
|---|---|
| 100,000 | $1.11 |
| 500,000 | $5.57 |
| 1,000,000 | $11.15 |
| 5,000,000 | $55.74 |
| 10,000,000 | $111.48 |
| 100,000,000 | $1,114.83 |
How the converter works
The converter uses today's market dollar rate in Lebanon, the cash rate used by exchangers, cross-checked every 30 minutes during the day.
- Dollars → lira uses the buy rate (89,400 LBP), because when you change dollars into lira, the exchanger is buying your dollars. 100 dollars gives you 100 × the buy rate.
- Lira → dollars uses the sell rate (89,700 LBP), because the exchanger is selling you dollars. Divide the lira amount by the sell rate.
Doing the same round trip in both directions loses a little, the spread between buy and sell. That's the exchanger's margin, not a mistake.
Handy sums
Lebanese prices often mix currencies: rent and electronics in dollars, bread, fuel and fees in lira. Rough mental maths helps. At a rate near 89,500, 1 million lira is a little over 11 dollars, and 100,000 lira is a little over 1 dollar. Small change is often given in lira, so check the rate a shop uses when it gives your change.
Official vs market
The converter uses the market rate. For taxes, customs and official fees, the state uses Banque du Liban's official rate (89,500 LBP). The two have been close since late 2023, but they aren't the same thing. See official vs market rate. For other currencies, use the currencies page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 100 dollars in Lebanese lira today?
At the market buy rate of 89,400 LBP, 100 dollars is worth 100 × 89,400 lira when you change them at an exchanger. The converter on this page does the exact sum for any amount.
How many dollars is 1 million Lebanese lira?
Divide 1,000,000 by the sell rate (89,700 LBP), because you're buying dollars. At a rate near 89,500, 1 million lira is a little over 11 dollars.
Why are there two rates in the converter?
Exchangers buy dollars at one price and sell them at another. Changing dollars to lira uses the buy rate, and changing lira to dollars uses the sell rate. Converting back and forth loses the spread between the two.
Does the converter use the official or the market rate?
The market rate, the one exchangers use for cash. Taxes, customs and other official payments use Banque du Liban's official rate of 89,500 LBP. The two have been close since late 2023.
Is the converter's result what I'll actually receive?
It's a close estimate. Exchangers set their own spreads, and quotes can vary with the amount, the time and the condition of the notes. Use the result to check a quote, and confirm the final rate before you hand over money.