ISK has no official cash value. PLEX gives it a market price, and this calculator converts from that price in both directions.
- Convert an ISK balance to USD, EUR, GBP, JPY and 20 other currencies.
- Convert a cash amount to the ISK it buys through PLEX.
- Compare all six PLEX packs by cost per PLEX.
- Read the price of one billion ISK at the current market rate.
EVE ISK to USD calculator
Enter an ISK balance. Set the PLEX market price from Jita, then pick a currency.
Shorthand works: 500m, 1.5b, 2t
Check Jita sell orders and update this
Bigger packs lower the cost per PLEX
Edit this to match today’s FX rate
PLEX pack prices and cost per PLEX
US store prices at the exchange rate you set. The last column shows ISK bought per unit of currency.
| Pack | Price | Per PLEX | ISK per 1 unit |
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Store prices vary by region and by sale. Update the figures if yours differ.
EVE ISK to USD conversion table
Each row uses the PLEX price and currency set above.
| ISK | Value | In USD | PLEX |
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How to calculate EVE ISK to USD
Three inputs decide the answer. Two of them change without notice.
- Pick the PLEX pack you would buy. Divide its price by the PLEX it contains. That gives the cash cost of one PLEX.
- Enter the PLEX market price in ISK. Jita 4-4 sets the reference price. Sell orders show what you pay.
- Divide cash per PLEX by ISK per PLEX. The result is the cash cost of one ISK.
Players set the ISK price, not CCP. The rate floats against the fixed cash price of a pack.
A balance worth $8 in one quarter can be worth $6 in the next. No ISK has to leave the wallet for that to happen.
What sets the EVE ISK to USD exchange rate
PLEX is a tradeable item. Players buy it with cash and sell it on the in-game market for ISK.
It pays for Omega time, Multiple Character Training, character transfers and New Eden Store items. That demand keeps a live ISK price attached to it.
Cash flows one way and ISK flows the other. CCP sanctions this exchange, which makes it the one rate worth quoting.
Omega subscription cost in ISK
Omega runs 500 PLEX for 30 days. At a market price of 5.6 million ISK per PLEX, that comes to 2.8 billion ISK.
Most players measure their wealth against this figure rather than against a dollar amount.
Why the PLEX price in ISK moves
Heavy PLEX buying raises market supply. The ISK price drops, and each ISK gains cash value.
Easier ISK income does the reverse. Expansions, faction warfare payouts, null-sec wars and mining changes all leave marks on the chart.
A rate recorded six months ago carries little weight today.
Costs this calculator excludes
Broker fees and sales tax apply when you list PLEX. Both depend on skills, standings and the structure you trade from.
Store prices also change by billing region. Treat the output as a replacement cost, not a quote.
FAQs
How much is 1 billion ISK in USD?
At a PLEX price of 5.6 million ISK and the 500 PLEX pack, one billion ISK comes to about $7. Change either input and the figure moves.
Can I sell EVE ISK for real money?
No. PLEX runs one way: cash buys PLEX, and PLEX sells for ISK. Sites offering to buy ISK conduct real-money trading, which CCP treats as a bannable offence.
Should I use the Jita buy price or sell price?
Use the sell price to value what replacing your ISK would cost. Use the buy price to value what you could realise. The spread on PLEX stays thin.
How much ISK does a month of Omega cost?
Omega costs 500 PLEX for 30 days. Multiply the current PLEX price by 500. At 5.6 million ISK per PLEX, that is 2.8 billion ISK.
Which PLEX pack gives the best rate?
The 15,400 PLEX pack. CCP prices packs on a sliding scale, and the cost per PLEX drops about 40 percent between the smallest and largest.
Do PLEX prices change by region?
Yes. Store pricing varies by billing region and local tax treatment. Adjust the pack price field if yours differs from the US figures.
Is buying PLEX cheaper than mining for ISK?
Divide the cash price of the ISK you need by the hours needed to mine it. Compare that figure to what your time is worth.
Does the calculator collect data?
No. It runs in the page, sends nothing, and needs no account.
Figures are estimates based on the PLEX price and exchange rate you enter. Store prices, market prices and FX rates all change. Check them before you act on a number.
