African Currencies

Converter, directory & quick facts for every currency in Africa

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡±Leone to US Dollar

SLE to USD β€” used in Sierra Leone.
1 USD =
22.7 SLE
1 SLE =
0.044053 USD
SLE symbol
Le
USD symbol
$

This page gives a quick reference rate for converting between the Leone (SLE) and the US Dollar (USD). The Leone is used in Sierra Leone. Rates below are indicative snapshots as of late July 2026 β€” for live rates when sending money or exchanging cash, check your bank, Wise, or XE.

Conversion Table

Common amounts converted both directions at today's reference rate.

SLE β†’ USD

SLEUSD
1 SLE0.044053 USD
5 SLE0.220264 USD
10 SLE0.440529 USD
25 SLE1.1013 USD
50 SLE2.2026 USD
100 SLE4.4053 USD
250 SLE11.0132 USD
500 SLE22.0264 USD
1,000 SLE44.0529 USD
5,000 SLE220.26 USD

USD β†’ SLE

USDSLE
1 USD22.7 SLE
5 USD113.50 SLE
10 USD227.00 SLE
25 USD567.50 SLE
50 USD1,135.00 SLE
100 USD2,270.00 SLE
250 USD5,675.00 SLE
500 USD11,350.00 SLE
1,000 USD22,700.00 SLE
5,000 USD113,500.00 SLE

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 100 SLE in USD?

100 SLE is approximately 4.4053 USD at the reference rate of 1 USD β‰ˆ 22.7 SLE. Rates move daily β€” use the converter above for other amounts.

Is the Leone pegged to the US Dollar?

Most African currencies either float freely or are pegged to a major reference currency, often the US dollar or euro. See the full Leone guide for its specific exchange rate regime and how that affects its rate against the US Dollar.

What's the best way to exchange SLE for USD?

Banks, licensed forex bureaus, and services like Wise or Revolut typically offer better rates than airport kiosks. Compare the mid-market rate shown here against what you're quoted before exchanging.

Where can I find rates for other currency pairs?

The African Currencies directory covers all 54 African countries, with USD, EUR and GBP conversions for each.

More West & Central Africa Currencies to US Dollar

Compare SLE against neighboring currencies, all converted to USD.