Convert ZAR to USD

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

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

ZAR to USD conversion table

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

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About South African Rand & US Dollar

The South African Rand (ZAR, R) is the currency of South Africa, and the US Dollar (USD, $) is the currency of United States. This page shows the live mid-market ZAR/USD 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 ZAR in USD?

At today's live mid-market rate, 1 ZAR equals 0.060173 USD. The rate updates daily; use the converter above for any amount.

Is this ZAR to USD 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 ZAR to USD?

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

What is the symbol for ZAR and USD?

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