Convert AUD to USD
Australian dollar (AUD) to US dollar (USD)
Today’s mid-market reference rate loads in the converter below, with the date it was published.
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Good to know
Traders call the Australian dollar the 'Aussie'. It often moves with prices of the commodities Australia exports, such as iron ore.
The Australian dollar and the US dollar
| Fact | Australian dollar (AUD) | US dollar (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | $ (A$) | $ (US$) |
| Divided into | 100 cents | 100 cents |
| Issued by | Reserve Bank of Australia | Federal Reserve |
| Used in | Australia; also Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu | United States, and as the official currency of several other countries, including Ecuador, El Salvador and Panama (alongside the balboa) |
| How the rate is set | Floating | Floating |
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AUD to USD — questions
How do I convert AUD to USD?
Multiply the amount in Australian dollars by the AUD/USD rate. The converter above fetches the day’s reference rate and works it out both ways.
What is the symbol for the US dollar?
$ (US$). The US dollar (USD) is divided into 100 cents and issued by the Federal Reserve.
Is the Australian dollar fixed to the US dollar?
No. Its exchange-rate arrangement: floating. The rate therefore changes from day to day.
Why is my bank’s rate different?
This is the mid-market reference rate. Banks, card networks and transfer services convert at their own rate, usually with a margin and sometimes a fee — compare the amount you actually receive.