Convert USD to ZAR

🇺🇸 US Dollar to 🇿🇦 South African Rand at today's live exchange rate.

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1 USD = 16.6187 ZAR  •  1 ZAR = 0.060173 USD
Mid-market reference rate · updated Fri, 30 Oct 2026

USD to ZAR conversion table

USDZARZARUSD
1.00 USD 16.62 ZAR 1.00 ZAR 0.06 USD
5.00 USD 83.09 ZAR 5.00 ZAR 0.30 USD
10.00 USD 166.19 ZAR 10.00 ZAR 0.60 USD
25.00 USD 415.47 ZAR 25.00 ZAR 1.50 USD
50.00 USD 830.94 ZAR 50.00 ZAR 3.01 USD
100.00 USD 1,661.87 ZAR 100.00 ZAR 6.02 USD
250.00 USD 4,154.68 ZAR 250.00 ZAR 15.04 USD
500.00 USD 8,309.35 ZAR 500.00 ZAR 30.09 USD
1,000.00 USD 16,618.70 ZAR 1,000.00 ZAR 60.17 USD
5,000.00 USD 83,093.53 ZAR 5,000.00 ZAR 300.87 USD
10,000.00 USD 166,187.05 ZAR 10,000.00 ZAR 601.73 USD

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About US Dollar & South African Rand

The US Dollar (USD, $) is the currency of United States, and the South African Rand (ZAR, R) is the currency of South Africa. This page shows the live mid-market USD/ZAR rate — the midpoint between the buy and sell price — which is the fairest reference figure. Banks, card networks and money-transfer services usually add a small margin on top, so the exact amount you receive can differ.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is 1 USD in ZAR?

At today's live mid-market rate, 1 USD equals 16.6187 ZAR. The rate updates daily; use the converter above for any amount.

Is this USD to ZAR rate live?

Yes. The rate is a live daily mid-market reference rate refreshed about every 24 hours. It is ideal for estimates; a bank or card usually adds a margin, so the amount you pay can differ slightly.

How do I convert USD to ZAR?

Type the amount of US Dollar you have into the box above and the converted amount in South African Rand appears instantly, along with the current 1-to-1 rate and a table of common amounts.

What is the symbol for USD and ZAR?

US Dollar is written $ (USD) and South African Rand is written R (ZAR).