GBP → USD — British Pound to US Dollar Converter

What It Does

Convert any amount in British pounds into US dollars at the latest available reference rate, or reverse the currencies to convert US dollars into pounds. Enter amounts such as 1 GBP, 100 GBP, 500 GBP, or 2,000 GBP and the converter pre-selects GBP as the base and USD as the target, with daily reference rates back to 1999.

Real-World Usage

Use this page to convert US prices, invoices, or salaries into pounds, to check what a card or transfer provider charges when you are paid or billed in dollars, or to follow GBP/USD over time. It is the standard conversion for UK residents receiving dollar income and for anyone comparing prices between the two markets.

Local Context

GBP/USD is the world's most traded pair, so it prices in news faster than almost any other exchange rate and spreads are usually the tightest available. The main drivers are the interest-rate and inflation gap between the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve, plus risk sentiment: sterling carries more political and fiscal risk premium than the dollar. Your bank or card issuer may apply a different rate and add its own margin.

How much is 1 GBP in USD?

The reference rate is refreshed on every trading day. At the example rate used on this page, 1 GBP = 1.27 USD, one British pound is 1.27 US dollars and 100 GBP is about 127 USD. Enter any amount above to see the current reference rate.

Why is my bank's GBP to USD rate different?

Banks, card networks, and transfer services include a spread or a fee in the rate they quote, and they may apply it at a different moment of the day. Use this converter as a reference estimate and compare the amount that actually reaches the recipient.

What affects the GBP/USD exchange rate?

GBP/USD is the most heavily traded currency pair in the world, known in the market as cable. It tracks the Bank of England's policy path against the Federal Reserve's, the inflation and wage data behind both, and how markets price UK growth and fiscal policy. Because it is so liquid, it reacts immediately to surprises in either economy, including political news.