Enter an amount in SGD and get the equivalent in USD using a reference rate you can customize.
Use the SGD to USD Converter
Singapore Dollars (SGD)
S$
SGD
Rate as of 9 October 2026, 23:50 UTC (source: fawazahmed0/exchange-api (CC0))
Update to today's rate for accuracy.
Reference rate only. The SGD floats against a currency basket managed by the MAS. This rate refreshes hourly from a public rate feed. Always confirm with your bank or broker before transacting.
US Dollars (USD)
Result
$0.78
1 SGD = 0.7818 USD
Quick Reference — Common SGD amounts in USD
Summary
This tool converts Singapore Dollars (SGD) to US Dollars (USD) using a reference rate you can edit to match the current market. The Singapore Dollar is managed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) within an undisclosed policy band against a trade-weighted basket of currencies, so the SGD/USD rate floats and changes throughout the day. All calculation happens locally in your browser — no data is sent anywhere.
How it works
Enter the SGD amount you want to convert in the input field.
Optionally adjust the exchange rate field to match the current live rate.
The USD result updates instantly as you type.
Click "Swap" to reverse the direction and convert USD back to SGD.
Click "Copy" to copy the converted amount to your clipboard.
Use cases
Estimate costs in USD when shopping from Singapore retailers.
Convert salary or invoice amounts between SGD and USD.
Check how much a Singapore price translates to in US Dollars.
Use a custom rate to match the exact bank or broker rate you are getting.
Calculate travel budgets for trips between Singapore and the US.
Verify currency amounts in financial documents or contracts.
Compare prices on international e-commerce platforms.
Quickly reference common SGD amounts in USD for expense reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
The rate field is pre-filled with a reference rate refreshed hourly from a public rate feed, and the note under the field shows when it was last updated. Because the SGD floats against a basket of currencies, the actual rate changes throughout the day — check your bank or a financial data provider for the latest rate before transacting.
Yes, the reference exchange rate updates automatically from an hourly market feed. If the live feed is temporarily unavailable, the calculator loads a recent fallback rate. You can also manually overwrite the rate with your bank's exact quote.
The MAS uses an exchange-rate-based monetary policy, allowing the SGD nominal effective exchange rate (S$NEER) to fluctuate within an undisclosed policy band. This differs from a fixed peg, so the SGD/USD rate moves daily with global market conditions.
Yes. Click the "Swap" button to switch the direction — the tool will then treat the top field as USD and show the SGD equivalent.
The math is precise to 2 decimal places for currency display. The result is only as accurate as the exchange rate you enter. For financial or business transactions, always use the rate confirmed by your bank or broker.
The Singapore Dollar tends to stay strong against the USD because the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) actively manages the SGD against a trade-weighted basket and Singapore runs persistent current-account surpluses. The MAS uses currency appreciation (not interest rates) to control inflation, which structurally supports SGD strength.
One US Dollar typically buys around 1.30 to 1.40 Singapore Dollars in recent years, meaning 1 SGD is worth roughly 0.71 to 0.77 USD. Check Xe, OFX, or the MAS daily reference rate for the precise live figure.
Timing depends on your need and the SGD/USD trend. Compare today's mid-market rate against the 30-day average on Xe or TradingView, and check upcoming MAS or Federal Reserve announcements that could move the rate. For non-urgent conversions, some users wait for SGD strength dips against USD.
