GBP to USD: Convert British Pounds to US Dollars (2024)

1.0000 GBP = 1.2954 USD August 19, 2024 04:25 AM UTC

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1British Pound=1.2954US Dollars

1 GBP = 1.2954 USD1 USD = 0.7720 GBP

Last update 2024-8-19 4:25 AM UTC

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This chart shows data from 2023-8-17 to 2024-8-16. The average exchange rate over this period was 1.2598 US Dollars per British Pound.

What was the highest GBP to USD exchange rate in the lastyear?

The high point for the GBP/USD ratewas 1.3008 US Dollars per British Pound on July 17, 2024.

What was the lowest GBP to USD exchange rate in the lastyear?

The low point was 1.2077 US Dollars per British Pound on October 3, 2023.

Is GBP up or down compared to USD in the lastyear?

The GBP/USD rate is up +1.55%. This means the British Pound has increased in value compared to the US Dollar.

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1 GBP to USD Exchange Rates

Last 30 DaysLast 90 Days
High$1.3008$1.3008
Low$1.2691$1.2622
Avg$1.2841$1.2783
Volatility-0.50%+1.85%
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Conversion Rates British Pound/US Dollar

British Pound US Dollar
1 GBP1.2954 USD
5 GBP6.4770 USD
10 GBP12.954 USD
15 GBP19.431 USD
20 GBP25.908 USD
25 GBP32.385 USD
50 GBP64.770 USD
100 GBP129.54 USD
500 GBP647.70 USD
1,000 GBP1,295.40 USD
2,500 GBP3,238.50 USD
5,000 GBP6,477.00 USD
10,000 GBP12,954 USD
25,000 GBP32,385 USD
50,000 GBP64,770 USD
100,000 GBP129,540 USD

Conversion Rates US Dollar/British Pound

US Dollar British Pound
1 USD0.7720 GBP
5 USD3.8598 GBP
10 USD7.7196 GBP
15 USD11.579 GBP
20 USD15.439 GBP
25 USD19.299 GBP
50 USD38.598 GBP
100 USD77.196 GBP
500 USD385.98 GBP
1,000 USD771.96 GBP
2,500 USD1,929.91 GBP
5,000 USD3,859.81 GBP
10,000 USD7,719.62 GBP
25,000 USD19,299 GBP
50,000 USD38,598 GBP
100,000 USD77,196 GBP

British Pound to US Dollar Rates by Year

To view rates between the British Pound and the US Dollar for a particular year, click on one of the links below.

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  • 2015

How to Convert British Pounds to US Dollars?

You can convert British Pounds to US Dollars using the exchange-rates.org currency converter in just one easy step: Enter the amount of GBP you want to convert to USD in the box labeled "Amount".

That's it! You’ll now see the value of the converted currency according to the most recent exchange rate.

Frequently Asked Question about GBP to USD

How much is 1 British Pound in US Dollars?

1 British Pound = 1.2954 US Dollars as of August 19, 2024 04:25 AM UTC.You can get live exchange rates between British Pounds and US Dollars using exchange-rates.org,which aggregates real-time forex data from the most authoritative sources.

How much is 100 British Pounds in US Dollars?

As of August 19, 2024 04:25 AM UTC, 100 British Pounds is equivalent to 129.54 US Dollars. The exchange rate at this time is 1.2954 US Dollars per British Pound.

What was the highest GBP to USD exchange rate in the last 10 years?

In the last 10 years, the highest rate from British Pounds to US Dollars was on June 18, 2015 when each British Pound was worth 1.5881 US Dollars.

When is the best time to convert GBP to USD?

The GBP and USD can be traded 24x5, starting from the time markets open on Monday mornings in Sydney until they close on Fridays at 5 PM in New York. Exchange rates can fluctuate by the minute while markets are open. However, the period between 3-4 PM GMT is often a good time to convert British Pounds to US Dollars because currency market liquidity and trading volume tend to be the highest during this time. Additionally, it's advisable to convert British Pounds to US Dollars early in the week if you need USD urgently. Executing a trade late in the week might result in a delayed settlement until the following week, as forex markets are closed on weekends.

Which is stronger, the British Pound or the US Dollar?

The British Pound is currently stronger than the US Dollar, as 1 GBP is equal to 1.2954 USD.Conversely, 1 USD is worth 0.7720 GBP.

Is the British Pound up or down against the US Dollar?

The British Poundhas increased +1.76%year-to-date against the US Dollar.Over the past 10 years, the British Poundhas declined -15.56%against the US Dollar.Consequently, the British Pound haslostpurchasing power compared to the US Dollar over the lastdecade.

What's the bestGBP toUSD exchange rate today?

As of August 19, 2024 04:25 AM UTC, the best GBP to USD exchange rate is 1.2954 USD. This means that for every British Pound you exchange, you will receive 1.2954 US Dollars.

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GBP to USD: Convert British Pounds to US Dollars (2024)

FAQs

GBP to USD: Convert British Pounds to US Dollars? ›

To convert Pounds (£) to Dollars ($, USD), we multiply the given value of Pounds by 1.36 because of 1 British Pound Sterling = 1.36 US Dollars. Want to find complex math solutions within seconds? Use our free online calculator to solve challenging questions. With Cuemath, find solutions in simple and easy steps.

How much is $1 US in British pounds? ›

0.77 GBP

How do I convert GBP to USD manually? ›

To convert Pounds (£) to Dollars ($, USD), we multiply the given value of Pounds by 1.36 because of 1 British Pound Sterling = 1.36 US Dollars. Want to find complex math solutions within seconds? Use our free online calculator to solve challenging questions. With Cuemath, find solutions in simple and easy steps.

How much is a British pound to a US dollar? ›

1.29 USD

What is $100 pounds in dollars? ›

British Pounds to US Dollars conversion rates
GBPUSD
100 GBP128.86 USD
500 GBP644.32 USD
1,000 GBP1,288.64 USD
5,000 GBP6,443.23 USD
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What is $100 USD in British pounds? ›

77.24690 GBP

How many dollars is 10 pounds in England? ›

British Pounds to US Dollars conversion rates
GBPUSD
10 GBP12.90 USD
25 GBP32.26 USD
50 GBP64.52 USD
100 GBP129.05 USD
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What is the bank exchange rate for GBP to USD? ›

Convert British pounds to US dollars
GBPUSD
1.00 GBP1.262 USD
5.00 GBP6.308 USD
10.00 GBP12.615 USD
20.00 GBP25.23 USD
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What is the average GBP to USD conversion? ›

The exchange rate for British pound sterling to US dollars is currently 1.286 today, reflecting a 0.132% change since yesterday. Over the past week, the value of British pound sterling has remained relatively stable, with a 1.348% increase compared to its value 7 days ago.

Where to exchange British pounds for US dollars? ›

Where Can You Exchange Currency? Banks, credit unions, and online currency exchange bureaus and converters provide convenient and often inexpensive currency exchange services. Also, your own bank's overseas ATM or a foreign bank's are ways to get local currency with a credit card or ATM card once you have arrived.

Which is stronger, a dollar or a pound? ›

A currency that increases in value against another over many years is generally considered to be a stronger currency. Even though the pound is ostensibly worth more than the dollar, the U.S. dollar is still the world's most traded currency and the world's reserve currency.

What is the strongest currency in the world? ›

Kuwaiti dinar

You will receive just 0.30 Kuwait dinar after exchanging 1 US dollar, making the Kuwaiti dinar the world's highest-valued currency unit per face value, or simply 'the world's strongest currency'.

Is it better to exchange pounds to dollars in the UK or the US? ›

Is it better to get dollars in the UK or the US? It could be more beneficial to buy your dollars in the UK rather than when when you arrive in the US. This is because the pound-to-dollar exchange rate in the UK is can be better than some of the rates offered by providers in America.

How many pounds is $1 US? ›

1 USD = 0.772589 GBP Aug 18, 2024 03:48 UTC

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How much is a 50 pound note worth in US dollars? ›

British Pounds to US Dollars conversion rates
GBPUSD
50 GBP64.52 USD
100 GBP129.05 USD
500 GBP645.29 USD
1,000 GBP1,290.58 USD
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How much is $1000 pounds in American money? ›

British Pounds to US Dollars conversion rates
GBPUSD
1,000 GBP1,290.58 USD
5,000 GBP6,452.91 USD
10,000 GBP12,905.82 USD
50,000 GBP64,529.14 USD
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Is the British pound cheaper than the US dollar? ›

1 GBP = 1.29435 USD Aug 18, 2024 01:26 UTC

The currency converter below is easy to use and the currency rates are updated frequently.

How much is $5 US in British pounds? ›

3.85 GBP

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