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US Dollar to Australian Dollar Exchange Rate
Mid-market USD/AUD rate — the fairest rate, before provider markups.
1.40804AUD
1 USD = 1.40804 AUD
1 AUD = 0.71021 USD
Source: median of multiple independent feeds. For indicative purposes only.
USD to AUD Conversion Table
100 USD
140.8 AUD
500 USD
704.02 AUD
1,000 USD
1,408.04 AUD
5,000 USD
7,040.19 AUD
10,000 USD
14,080.38 AUD
25,000 USD
35,200.94 AUD
50,000 USD
70,401.89 AUD
100,000 USD
140,803.78 AUD
Based on mid-market rate. Actual provider rates will differ — compare below.
Understanding the USD/AUD Exchange Rate
USD/AUD reflects the relationship between the world's reserve currency and a major commodity currency. The Australian dollar is heavily influenced by iron ore and coal prices, the health of the Chinese economy (Australia's largest trading partner), and Reserve Bank of Australia rate decisions. This makes AUD more volatile than most developed-market currencies, which creates both risk and opportunity for US senders.
Key things to know
- AUD is a 'risk-on' currency — it strengthens when global sentiment is positive and weakens in downturns
- China's economic data releases regularly move AUD/USD by 0.5% or more
- PayID enables near-instant bank deposits in Australia once funds are processed
- Wise and OFX are strong competitors on this corridor; OFX waives fees on larger amounts
Tip
If AUD is near multi-year lows against USD, consider locking in a forward contract for future regular payments — OFX and TorFX offer these for up to 12 months ahead.
USD/AUD Rate History
Track how provider rates have changed over time. See which providers consistently offer the best USD to AUD rates.
How we calculate the USD/AUD mid-market rate
The mid-market rate is the midpoint between the buy and sell prices on global currency markets — it's the fairest exchange rate available. We aggregate data from 4 independent sources and take the median value, which eliminates outliers and provides a more reliable rate than any single source.
When a money transfer provider quotes you a rate, compare it against the mid-market rate shown on this page. The difference is the provider's markup — their profit on the currency conversion. On the USD/AUD pair, the best providers typically mark up by 0.2–0.8%, while banks can mark up by 2–5%.
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Frequently asked questions about USD to AUD
What is the mid-market USD/AUD exchange rate today?
The mid-market rate for USD to AUD today is 1.40804, meaning 1 US Dollar buys 1.40804 Australian Dollar. The inverse rate is 1 AUD = 0.71021 USD. This is the interbank reference rate — money transfer providers apply a markup above this, so the rate you receive will be slightly lower.
What moves the USD/AUD exchange rate?
AUD is a 'risk-on' currency — it strengthens when global sentiment is positive and weakens in downturns. China's economic data releases regularly move AUD/USD by 0.5% or more. USD/AUD reflects the relationship between the world's reserve currency and a major commodity currency.
Which provider offers the best US Dollar to Australian Dollar rate?
The best USD to AUD provider varies day to day. Specialist providers like Wise, Revolut, and OFX consistently beat banks on rate — compare above before every transfer. If AUD is near multi-year lows against USD, consider locking in a forward contract for future regular payments — OFX and TorFX offer these for up to 12 months ahead.
How much does it cost to convert US Dollar to Australian Dollar?
The total cost of a USD to AUD transfer has two parts: the exchange rate markup (the gap between the mid-market rate and the provider's rate) and any flat fee. The best specialist providers on this corridor typically charge a markup of 0.2–0.8% plus a small flat fee, while banks can add 2–5% in markup. The table above shows you exactly how much AUD your recipient would receive from each provider on a 1,000 USD transfer.