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GBP to USD Converter

Live GBP to USD rate. Enter an amount in pounds sterling to see its US dollar value.

GBP to USD — British Pound to US Dollar

Mid-market rate sourced from the European Central Bank • Updated daily

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often are exchange rates updated?

Exchange rates are updated daily using data from leading global financial sources including the European Central Bank.

Which currencies does this converter support?

CurrencyConverter247 supports 30+ major currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, NZD, JPY, CAD, CHF, CNY, HKD, SGD, INR, MXN, BRL, ZAR and many more.

Are the exchange rates accurate?

Yes. Rates are sourced from leading global financial data providers including the European Central Bank, IMF and World Bank reference rates.

Is this currency converter free to use?

Yes, CurrencyConverter247 is completely free with no registration or account required.

How do I convert between two currencies?

Enter the amount you want to convert, select your source currency in the FROM field and your target currency in the TO field. The result updates instantly.

Can I swap the currencies quickly?

Yes. Click the swap button (⇄) between the two currency selectors to instantly reverse the conversion direction.

About the GBP to USD Exchange Rate

GBP/USD — known as "Cable" in forex markets — is one of the most traded currency pairs in the world. The nickname dates to the 1800s when exchange rates were transmitted between London and New York via a transatlantic telegraph cable. The rate is influenced by Bank of England (BoE) interest rate decisions, UK economic data (GDP, inflation, employment), US Federal Reserve policy and geopolitical events affecting either economy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GBP to USD exchange rate?

The GBP to USD exchange rate tells you how many US dollars you receive for one British pound. CurrencyConverter247 shows the current mid-market rate sourced daily from the European Central Bank. GBP/USD is one of the most traded currency pairs in the world and is known as "Cable" in forex markets.

Why is GBP/USD called Cable?

The GBP/USD currency pair is nicknamed "Cable" because exchange rates between the British pound and US dollar were first transmitted between London and New York via a transatlantic telegraph cable laid in 1858. The name has been used by forex traders ever since.

Is the British pound stronger than the US dollar?

By convention, the GBP/USD rate is quoted as the number of USD per 1 GBP, which is typically above 1.0. This reflects historical pricing conventions rather than a direct measure of economic strength. Both currencies are among the world's major reserve currencies.

What factors influence the GBP/USD rate?

The GBP/USD rate is primarily influenced by Bank of England (BoE) and US Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, UK and US inflation and employment data, GDP growth figures, and political events such as UK trade policy and elections.