A simple exchange-rate formula
The amount in GBP is multiplied by the GBP to USD rate. 1.340062.
100 × 1.340062 = 134.01 USD
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Pounds to US dollars – Currency converter
Enter an amount to convert pounds into US dollars. The calculator uses the latest available ECB euro reference rates and also works for cross-rates such as GBP to USD.
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GBP → USD
1 GBP = 1.340062 USD
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Converted amount100 GBP = 134.01 USD
Direct rate1 GBP = 1.340062 USD
Inverse rate1 USD = 0.74623402 GBP
Rate date21 July 2026
ECB reference rate. The GBP/USD cross-rate is derived from the ECB euro reference rates. View official source.
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Common conversions GBP → USD
Choose an amount to move it into the converter.
| Amount GBP | Value USD |
|---|---|
| 1.34 USD | |
| 6.70 USD | |
| 13.40 USD | |
| 26.80 USD | |
| 67.00 USD | |
| 134.01 USD | |
| 670.03 USD | |
| 1,340.06 USD |
How the conversion works
A simple exchange-rate formula
ECB reference rate
The GBP/USD cross-rate is derived from the ECB euro reference rates.
Currency guide
GBP and USD: useful facts
British pound
The pound sterling is the official currency of the United Kingdom. Its ISO code is GBP and its symbol is £.
US dollar
The US dollar is the currency of the United States and a major international payment and reserve currency.
When is this converter useful? This converter is useful for travel budgets, overseas shopping, international transfers, invoices and comparing prices quoted in pounds and US dollars.
Reference rate and the amount you actually receive
ECB reference rates are informative rather than retail buy or sell quotes. A bank, card provider, money-transfer service or bureau de change may add a spread and fees.
For a real payment or transfer, compare the final amount after every fee. This converter is informational and is not financial advice.
European Central Bank – View official sourceFAQ
Questions about converting GBP and USD
For live currencies, the calculator derives the cross-rate from the latest available ECB euro reference rates. Your bank, card provider or exchange service may apply a margin or fee.
Not always. ECB reference rates are informational; banks, cards and bureaux de change can add their own exchange margin and fees.
The entered amount is multiplied by the direct conversion factor shown on the page. Use the swap button to open the reverse direction with the same amount.
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