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How to convert currency using Google search

Here is a handy tip for anyone that needs to convert between currencies. It's now easy as pie to use Google search to convert American USD dollars to any other currency.

All you need to do is search something similar to: one dollar in AUD
In Google search terms, this means what is one American dollar in Australian dollars, which returns something similar to the desktop picture shown below:

You can also use this term 5 american dollars in Australian money, which will result in:

With the examples above, I have noticed you need to type the american dollar value first. I havn't yet worked out how to search the other way around, for example 5 AUD in USD, doesn't display the correct amount.

If you have any tips for using Google search to convert currency, feel free to leave them along with your comments.