USD to SAR Converter

About the USD/SAR Pair

The Saudi riyal has been pegged to the US dollar since 1986, one of the longest-running currency pegs in the world, put in place largely because Saudi Arabia's oil revenue is priced and sold in dollars globally. As with the UAE dirham, this means USD/SAR trades in an extremely narrow, stable range compared to freely-floating currencies — useful to know whether you're budgeting for business travel, a Hajj or Umrah trip, or managing pay for expat work in the Kingdom.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many riyals is $100?

Enter 100 into the amount field above with USD selected as "From" and SAR as "To" — the riyal's peg to the dollar means this figure stays very stable over time.

Why is the Saudi riyal pegged to the US dollar?

Saudi Arabia's economy is built heavily around oil exports, which are priced globally in US dollars — pegging the riyal to the dollar since 1986 removes currency risk from that oil revenue and gives businesses and the government a predictable exchange rate to plan around.

Best way to convert USD to SAR for travel to Saudi Arabia?

Because the peg keeps the underlying rate so stable, the amount you actually receive comes down almost entirely to your card or exchange provider's markup — a no-foreign-fee card typically beats airport exchange counters by a meaningful margin.

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