Money & budget

French franc to euro converter with two-way inputs

Enter euros or French francs (FRF): the other amount updates immediately at the official fixed rate.

Your inputs1

Edit either amount: the other updates. Decimal comma or point accepted.

Your result2

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Enter your values, then calculate.

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The formula, explained

1 EUR = 6.55957 FRF

This is a nominal conversion without inflation adjustment. Purchasing power depends on the year; use an official historical inflation calculator for that different question.

Source and reference : Banque centrale européenne / European Central Bank ↗

Compare historical purchasing power with INSEE ↗

An example to check

Using the starting values below, the calculation gives:

Amount: 100Conversion: FRF → EURFranc type: French francs (1960–2001)
15.24 EUR

A nominal conversion at the fixed rate — The amount uses the irrevocable conversion rate for this former currency and the euro, in your selected direction.

How to use this tool

Check the required inputs: amount.

Choose the units and options that match your task. Calculate, check the result and use Copy or Print to keep a record. Rounding applies to the display; keep more precision in intermediate steps.

Convert in either direction

Enter an amount in euros or French francs: the other field immediately shows its equivalent. The official fixed rate is 1 EUR to 6.55957 FRF. For old francs used before 1960, choose that option before calculating.

Can I use a decimal comma?

Yes. Numeric fields accept 12.5 or 12,5 and spaces for thousands, such as 1 234.50. Do not mix a point and comma in one number.

Where are my inputs processed?

Calculations run in your browser. Form values are not sent to Analytics. Copying, printing, sharing or opening an external service is your choice.

Method and interface checked on 2026-09-29 · Report an error