What is the default exchange rate used?

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.

Is this rate updated automatically?

The rate field refreshes hourly from a public rate feed, and the note under the field shows when it was last updated. You can still overwrite it with your bank or broker's rate for precision.

How does the Monetary Authority of Singapore manage the SGD?

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 USD/SGD rate moves daily with global market conditions.

Can I convert SGD to USD with this tool?

Yes. Click the "Swap" button to switch the direction — the tool will then treat the top field as SGD and show the USD equivalent.

How accurate is the conversion?

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.

USD to SGD Converter

Enter an amount in USD and get the equivalent in SGD using a reference rate you can customize.

US Dollars (USD)

Amount

Exchange Rate (1 USD =)

SGD

Rate as of 10 October 2026, 00:50 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.

Singapore Dollars (SGD)

Result

S$1.28

1 USD = 1.28 SGD

Quick Reference — Common USD amounts in SGD

Summary

This tool converts US Dollars (USD) to Singapore Dollars (SGD) 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 USD/SGD rate floats and changes throughout the day. All calculation happens locally in your browser — no data is sent anywhere.

How it works

Enter the USD amount you want to convert in the input field.
Optionally adjust the exchange rate field to match the current live rate.
The SGD result updates instantly as you type.
Click "Swap" to reverse the direction and convert SGD back to USD.
Click "Copy" to copy the converted amount to your clipboard.

Use cases

Estimate costs in SGD when shopping from US retailers.
Convert salary or invoice amounts between USD and SGD.
Check how much a US price translates to for Singapore purchases.
Use a custom rate to match the exact bank or broker rate you are getting.
Calculate travel budgets for trips between the US and Singapore.
Verify currency amounts in financial documents or contracts.
Compare prices on international e-commerce platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-05-28 · Reviewed by Nham Vu