GBP to USD Converter

Convert British Pound to United States Dollar. On October 12, 2026, 1 GBP = 1.3235 USD (ECB reference rate).

By the CalculateBright team · Updated · How we calculate

  
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How to use the GBP to USD Converter

  1. Enter an amount in GBP. Type how many British Pound you want to convert.
  2. Read the USD amount. The United States Dollar amount and the inverse rate appear instantly.
  3. Check the trend. Switch the chart between 1 month, 3 months and 1 year.

GBP to USD rate statistics

PeriodLowHighAverageChange
30 days1.32011.34941.3298-1.92%
90 days1.32011.36561.3426-1.11%
1 year1.30441.38171.3403-0.73%

ECB reference rates through October 12, 2026.

Convert GBP to USD

GBPUSD
1 GBP1.32 USD
5 GBP6.62 USD
10 GBP13.24 USD
25 GBP33.09 USD
50 GBP66.18 USD
100 GBP132.35 USD
250 GBP330.88 USD
500 GBP661.77 USD
1,000 GBP1,323.54 USD
5,000 GBP6,617.70 USD
10,000 GBP13,235.40 USD

Convert USD to GBP

USDGBP
1 USD0.76 GBP
5 USD3.78 GBP
10 USD7.56 GBP
25 USD18.89 GBP
50 USD37.78 GBP
100 USD75.55 GBP
250 USD188.89 GBP
500 USD377.77 GBP
1,000 USD755.55 GBP
5,000 USD3,777.75 GBP
10,000 USD7,555.50 GBP

What your results mean

Amounts use the October 12, 2026 ECB reference rate (1 GBP = 1.3235 USD). The British Pound (£) is issued by the Bank of England and used in United Kingdom. The United States Dollar ($) is issued by the Federal Reserve and used in United States (also used in Ecuador, El Salvador, Panama and other places).

Tips

  • The oldest currency still in use; sterling is often called “cable” against the dollar.
  • The world’s main reserve currency, on one side of most foreign-exchange trades.
  • See also EUR to USD, USD to GBP, CAD to USD, AUD to USD.

Frequently asked questions

What is the GBP to USD exchange rate today?

1 GBP = 1.3235 USD and 1 USD = 0.75555 GBP, based on the European Central Bank reference rate for October 12, 2026. The converter above updates when the ECB publishes a new rate.

How much is 100 GBP in USD?

About 132.35 USD at the October 12, 2026 reference rate, before any bank or card fees.

What was the highest GBP to USD rate in the past year?

1.3817 on Jan 29, 2026; the low was 1.3044 on Nov 5, 2025. Over the year the rate fell 0.7%.

Is GBP getting stronger against USD?

Over the last 30 days the rate fell 1.92%, meaning one GBP buys fewer USD than a month ago. Past movements don’t predict future rates.

Why does my bank give a different GBP/USD rate?

Reference rates are mid-market. Banks, card networks and exchange counters add a spread and sometimes fees, so you typically receive less than the reference amount.

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