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SAR Currency Converter

Convert Saudi riyal to and from 22 major currencies, with live API rates and the official 3.75 SAR per USD peg available offline.

Last reviewed 5 October 2026· Source: SAMA peg · Live data from exchangerate-api.com

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How SAR rates work

Since June 1986 the Saudi riyal has been pegged to the US dollar at 3.75 SAR per USD. Several Gulf currencies are also pegged to the dollar, while the Kuwaiti dinar is pegged to a currency basket.

This converter pulls live rates from a public API. If the API is unreachable, it uses a recent validated rate saved in this browser. Without a recent rate, only SAR and the official USD peg remain available.

Worked example

SAR 1,000 at the standard peg rate equals USD 266.67. Going the other way, USD 1,000 equals SAR 3,750.00. Your provider's customer rate and fees may differ from the reference rate.

Quick formulas

SAR → currency: amount ÷ (SAR per unit of currency).
Currency → SAR: amount × (SAR per unit of currency).
USD peg: 1 USD = 3.75 SAR (since June 1986).

Frequently asked questions

What is the SAR to USD exchange rate?
Pegged at 3.75 SAR per USD since June 1986. Live mid-market rates hover within a few hundredths.
Are GCC currencies pegged to the dollar?
Most are. The Saudi and Qatari riyals, Bahraini dinar and Omani rial use USD pegs. The Kuwaiti dinar uses a currency basket.
Where can I get the best SAR rates?
Specialist exchange houses (local exchange branches, LuLu, Western Union) usually beat bank rates.
Are these rates suitable for FX trading?
No - these are reference rates for budgeting and remittance, not trading.
What happens if live rates are unavailable?
The calculator can use a validated rate cached for up to seven days. Otherwise it computes only SAR and USD using the official peg and marks other currencies unavailable.

Reference only. Always confirm the actual rate with your bank or exchange house before sending money.