What is the USD to SAR?
The Saudi riyal is pegged to the US dollar at 3.75 SAR per USD. Workers in Saudi Arabia, pilgrims planning Hajj and Umrah and businesses trading with the Kingdom use this conversion daily.
To send riyals home, convert riyals to rupees with the Currency Converter; to compare a Saudi salary with a Pakistani one use the International Salary Calculator.
How to use the USD to SAR
- Type the amount in USD.
- See the value in SAR update instantly.
- Use the swap button to convert the other way.
- Check the quick conversion table for common amounts.
Formula
SAR amount = USD amount × USD/SAR rate · USD amount = SAR amount ÷ USD/SAR rate
Example
$2,000 is SAR 7,500, and SAR 1,000 is about $266.67.
Why does the USD to SAR rate change?
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has held the riyal at 3.75 per dollar since 1986, so the official rate is stable. Quotes you receive differ only by the provider's margin.
Interbank vs open-market rate
Rates come from a public exchange-rate feed and refresh during the day. Banks, exchange companies and money-transfer apps add their own margin, so the rate you are offered will be a little lower when you sell foreign currency and a little higher when you buy it. Always confirm the final rate before you send money.
Getting the best rate when you send money
- Compare the amount received in rupees when remitting from Saudi Arabia, not just the fee.
- Banks and licensed transfer companies offer the safest channels.
- Exchange cash for Umrah in advance; airport counters usually charge more.
You may also need
People who use the USD to SAR often need these related tools too:
- USD to PKR: Today's US dollar rate in Pakistani rupees with a live converter, swap button and a quick table for common amounts such as $100 and $1,000.
- USD to AED: Convert dollars to UAE dirhams (and back) at the fixed peg of about 3.6725, useful for Dubai salaries, shopping and business invoices.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Saudi riyal pegged to the dollar?
Yes, at 3.75 riyals per US dollar.
How much is $100 in Saudi riyals?
SAR 375.
How do I convert SAR to USD?
Divide by 3.75, or press the swap button.
Why do exchange companies show a different rate?
They add a small margin to the official peg.
Has the peg ever changed?
It has stayed at 3.75 since 1986.
Is the USD to SAR free to use?
Yes. The USD to SAR on Custom Converter is completely free, with no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark.
Does the USD to SAR work on mobile phones?
Yes. It is built mobile-first and works on Android phones, iPhones, tablets and computers in any modern browser, with no app to install.