SAR to USD Converter
Saudi Riyal to US Dollar
Saudi Riyal to US Dollar (SAR/USD)
This page converts the Saudi Riyal (SAR) used in Saudi Arabia into the US Dollar (USD) used in the United States. The current rate loads in your browser; type any amount into the converter above to see its value.
What moves the SAR/USD rate
The Saudi Riyal is mainly influenced by a fixed peg to the US dollar of 3.75 riyals per dollar. The US Dollar is mainly influenced by US Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, US inflation and jobs data, and the dollar's role as the main global reserve and trade currency. When these forces push the two currencies in different directions, the SAR/USD rate moves; when they move together, the rate tends to stay steadier.
How this rate is calculated
Rates are fetched from Frankfurter, which publishes the European Central Bank's daily reference rates (updated once per working day), and from ExchangeRate-API for currencies the ECB does not cover. All rates are stored against the euro, so the SAR/USD figure is a cross rate: the euro value of USD divided by the euro value of SAR. These are indicative mid-market reference rates and may differ from the rates offered by banks, card issuers and payment providers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert SAR to USD?
Enter an amount in Saudi Riyal and the converter multiplies it by the latest daily SAR/USD reference rate to show the value in US Dollar. To go the other way, USD to SAR, divide by the same rate or use the swap button.
Where does the SAR to USD rate come from?
Rates come from Frankfurter, which republishes daily European Central Bank reference rates, with ExchangeRate-API filling in currencies the ECB does not publish. They are cached in your browser for up to an hour.
Is this the SAR to USD rate my bank will give me?
No. These are mid-market, indicative rates. Banks, card providers and transfer services usually add a margin or fee, so the US Dollar you actually receive is typically a little lower.