Convert Romanian Leu to Bulgarian Lev
Instantly convert Romanian Leu (lei) to Bulgarian Lev (лв) with our free online calculator.
Reference Table
| Romanian Leu (lei) | Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 50 | 50 |
| 100 | 100 |
| 1000 | 1000 |
How to Convert Romanian Leu to Bulgarian Lev
Live Exchange Rate Conversion
Convert Romanian Leu (lei) to Bulgarian Lev (лв) using live exchange rates updated hourly. The rate reflects the current mid-market price — the most accurate reference for currency comparison.
Step-by-Step
- Open the LEI to ЛВ converter above.
- Enter the amount you want to convert in the LEI (Romanian Leu) input field.
- The converter fetches the latest exchange rate and instantly shows the equivalent value in ЛВ (Bulgarian Lev).
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion direction if needed.
About Romanian Leu (lei)
The Romanian Leu (RON, ISO 4217 code 946, symbol lei; the plural of 'leu' meaning 'lion' in Romanian) is the official currency of Romania, issued by Banca Națională a României (BNR, est. 1880). Subdivided into 100 bani. Banknotes: 1 leu, 5 lei, 10 lei, 20 lei, 50 lei, 100 lei, 200 lei, 500 lei (the highest denomination; current polymer series introduced 2005 features Romanian historical figures — Nicolae Iorga, Aurel Vlaicu, Nicolae Grigorescu, Ion Luca Caragiale, Mihail Kogălniceanu, Lucian Blaga, Constantin Brâncuși, George Enescu); coins: 1 ban, 5 bani, 10 bani, 50 bani. Romania redenominated its currency on July 1, 2005 — 1 'new leu' (RON) = 10,000 old lei (ROL — ISO 946 reused) — reducing dramatically large nominal values that had resulted from 1990s inflation. Romania joined the EU in 2007 with a commitment to Euro adoption (originally targeted 2015, then 2019, then 2024, now indefinitely postponed beyond 2030). The BNR targets 2.5% CPI inflation ± 1 percentage point. Romania is the EU's 7th-most-populous country (~19 million) and the 12th-largest EU economy by GDP (~$380B).
About Bulgarian Lev (лв)
The Bulgarian Lev (BGN, ISO 4217 code 975, symbol лв; the word 'lev' comes from old Bulgarian for 'lion') is the official currency of Bulgaria, issued by the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB, est. 1879 — the oldest national institution in Bulgaria continuously operating since national independence). Subdivided into 100 stotinki (singular: stotinka). Banknotes: 5 лв, 10 лв, 20 лв, 50 лв, 100 лв (highest denomination); current series introduced 1999 features Bulgarian historical figures — Hristo G. Danov, Petko Slaveykov, Stefan Stambolov, Pencho Slaveykov, Aleko Konstantinov, Ivan Vazov. Coins: 1 ст, 2 ст, 5 ст, 10 ст, 20 ст, 50 ст, 1 лв, 2 лв. BGN is pegged to the Euro at BGN1.95583 per EUR via the Currency Board Arrangement established 1997 (during Bulgaria's hyperinflation crisis when inflation peaked at 1,058% in 1997). Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007 and ERM-II in July 2020 with a target date for Euro adoption of January 1, 2025 (most recently postponed to January 1, 2026). Once Bulgaria adopts EUR, the BGN-EUR fixing will be locked at the current 1.95583 rate.
Quick Facts
- Romanian Leu (LEI) is a currency unit
- Bulgarian Lev (ЛВ) is a currency unit
- Exchange rates are updated hourly from live market data
- Rates shown are mid-market (interbank) rates
- This conversion is commonly used in international travel, online shopping, and business transactions
- Use the swap button to convert ЛВ back to LEI
Understanding Romanian Leu
The Romanian Leu (symbol: lei) is a unit of currency. The Romanian Leu (RON, ISO 4217 code 946, symbol lei; the plural of 'leu' meaning 'lion' in Romanian) is the official currency of Romania, issued by Banca Națională a României (BNR, est. 1880). Subdivided into 100 bani. Banknotes: 1 leu, 5 lei, 10 lei, 20 lei, 50 lei, 100 lei, 200 lei, 500 lei (the highest denomination; current polymer series introduced 2005 features Romanian historical figures — Nicolae Iorga, Aurel Vlaicu, Nicolae Grigorescu, Ion Luca Caragiale, Mihail Kogălniceanu, Lucian Blaga, Constantin Brâncuși, George Enescu); coins: 1 ban, 5 bani, 10 bani, 50 bani. Romania redenominated its currency on July 1, 2005 — 1 'new leu' (RON) = 10,000 old lei (ROL — ISO 946 reused) — reducing dramatically large nominal values that had resulted from 1990s inflation. Romania joined the EU in 2007 with a commitment to Euro adoption (originally targeted 2015, then 2019, then 2024, now indefinitely postponed beyond 2030). The BNR targets 2.5% CPI inflation ± 1 percentage point. Romania is the EU's 7th-most-populous country (~19 million) and the 12th-largest EU economy by GDP (~$380B).
Romanian Leu are commonly used in international travel, online shopping, and business transactions.
Understanding Bulgarian Lev
The Bulgarian Lev (symbol: лв) is a unit of currency. The Bulgarian Lev (BGN, ISO 4217 code 975, symbol лв; the word 'lev' comes from old Bulgarian for 'lion') is the official currency of Bulgaria, issued by the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB, est. 1879 — the oldest national institution in Bulgaria continuously operating since national independence). Subdivided into 100 stotinki (singular: stotinka). Banknotes: 5 лв, 10 лв, 20 лв, 50 лв, 100 лв (highest denomination); current series introduced 1999 features Bulgarian historical figures — Hristo G. Danov, Petko Slaveykov, Stefan Stambolov, Pencho Slaveykov, Aleko Konstantinov, Ivan Vazov. Coins: 1 ст, 2 ст, 5 ст, 10 ст, 20 ст, 50 ст, 1 лв, 2 лв. BGN is pegged to the Euro at BGN1.95583 per EUR via the Currency Board Arrangement established 1997 (during Bulgaria's hyperinflation crisis when inflation peaked at 1,058% in 1997). Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007 and ERM-II in July 2020 with a target date for Euro adoption of January 1, 2025 (most recently postponed to January 1, 2026). Once Bulgaria adopts EUR, the BGN-EUR fixing will be locked at the current 1.95583 rate.
Bulgarian Lev are commonly used in international travel, online shopping, and business transactions.
Why Convert Romanian Leu to Bulgarian Lev?
When travelling abroad, shopping from international retailers, or managing cross-border business payments, converting between Romanian Leu and Bulgarian Lev is an everyday necessity. Freelancers invoicing international clients, investors monitoring foreign markets, and students comparing cost-of-living data all benefit from instant, accurate currency conversion with live exchange rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert Romanian Leu to Bulgarian Lev?
Enter any LEI amount in the converter above. It automatically fetches the latest exchange rate and instantly calculates the equivalent ЛВ value. No manual calculation is needed.
How often is the LEI/ЛВ exchange rate updated?
MegaCalc updates currency exchange rates hourly from live market data. The rate displayed reflects the current mid-market rate at the time of conversion.
What is the mid-market LEI/ЛВ exchange rate?
The mid-market rate is the midpoint between the buy and sell prices on the global foreign exchange market. It is the most accurate reference rate for comparing currencies. Banks and exchange services add a spread on top of this rate, so the rate you receive at a bank or airport will differ slightly.
Can I convert ЛВ back to LEI?
Yes. Use the swap button on the converter to reverse the conversion direction and calculate ЛВ to LEI instantly at the current exchange rate.
Why do I need to convert Romanian Leu to Bulgarian Lev?
LEI to ЛВ conversions are needed for international travel, online shopping from foreign retailers, cross-border business payments, and comparing prices or costs across countries. Investors and freelancers working with multiple currencies also rely on accurate exchange rate data for financial planning.