USD to GBP — convert US Dollars to British Pounds
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Current exchange rate
1 USD = 0.746330 GBP · Reference rate as of 2026-11-01. The live converter above always fetches the latest rate — the tables below are a build-time snapshot for orientation.
Common amounts: USD to GBP
| USD | GBP |
|---|---|
| 1.00 USD | 0.7463 GBP |
| 5.00 USD | 3.73 GBP |
| 10.00 USD | 7.46 GBP |
| 25.00 USD | 18.66 GBP |
| 50.00 USD | 37.32 GBP |
| 100.00 USD | 74.63 GBP |
| 500.00 USD | 373.17 GBP |
| 1,000 USD | 746.33 GBP |
| 5,000 USD | 3,732 GBP |
Common amounts: GBP to USD
| GBP | USD |
|---|---|
| 1.00 GBP | 1.34 USD |
| 5.00 GBP | 6.70 USD |
| 10.00 GBP | 13.40 USD |
| 25.00 GBP | 33.50 USD |
| 50.00 GBP | 66.99 USD |
| 100.00 GBP | 133.99 USD |
| 500.00 GBP | 669.94 USD |
| 1,000 GBP | 1,340 USD |
| 5,000 GBP | 6,699 USD |
About the US Dollar to British Pound exchange rate
The dollar–pound rate, nicknamed "cable" after the transatlantic telegraph cable that first carried it in the 1860s, is one of the oldest continuously quoted exchange rates in the world. Today it reflects the interest-rate gap between the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England, UK inflation, and the health of Britain's trade and fiscal position.
Sterling trades most actively during London hours, and the pair is prone to sharp moves around UK economic data and fiscal announcements. Comparing any quote against the mid-market rate below is the fastest way to see how much margin a provider is taking.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the British Pound worth more than the US Dollar?
A higher unit price does not mean a stronger economy — it reflects history and denominations. The pound was the world's dominant currency when the dollar did not yet exist; the number itself says nothing about relative economic strength or purchasing power.
What moves USD/GBP most?
Interest-rate decisions from the Fed and the Bank of England, UK inflation prints, and political or fiscal news from Westminster. During the 2016 Brexit vote the pound fell roughly 10% in a day — a reminder that sterling carries political risk most major currencies do not.