Convert British Pound to US Dollar
GBP to USD Exchange Rate Calculator
1 British Pound (GBP) = 1.3465 US Dollar (USD) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 GBP converts to roughly 134.65 USD, and $1,000 GBP converts to about 1,346.50 USD. The GBP/USD rate refreshes every hour from Frankfurter, which sources data from the European Central Bank reference set. Enter any amount below to convert instantly — free, no sign-up.
90-day GBP/USD context
Over the past 90 days, GBP/USD has traded between 1.3209 and 1.3621. The current rate of 1.3465 sits roughly 62% through that range — in the middle of the recent range. Versus the rate 90 days ago, British Pound has strengthened by 0.62% against US Dollar.
GBP/USD Price History
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About British Pound (GBP)
The British Pound Sterling (GBP) is the official currency of the United Kingdom and one of the oldest currencies in continuous use, dating back over 1,200 years. It is issued by the Bank of England and is the fourth-most-traded currency globally.
- •In continuous use since Anglo-Saxon England — older than any major fiat rival
- •Fourth-most-traded currency, ~13% of daily global forex turnover
- •Bank of England sets Bank Rate via its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)
- •GBP/USD carries the traders' nickname "Cable" from the 19th-century transatlantic telegraph cable
- •The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020; Brexit still shapes GBP volatility around trade headlines
About US Dollar (USD)
The United States Dollar (USD) is the world's primary reserve currency and the single most traded currency in global foreign exchange markets. Issued by the Federal Reserve System since 1913, it anchors the DXY (U.S. Dollar Index) and sits on one side of roughly 88% of all forex transactions.
- •Involved in ~88% of all daily forex turnover (BIS Triennial Survey)
- •Accounts for roughly 58% of allocated central bank reserves (IMF COFER)
- •Primary invoicing currency for global oil, metals, and most commodities
- •Dollar-denominated debt issued outside the US exceeds $13 trillion
- •The Federal Reserve sets the federal funds rate, which drives USD strength globally
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is GBP/USD called "Cable"?
The nickname dates to the mid-1800s when exchange rates between London and New York were transmitted via a transatlantic telegraph cable laid across the Atlantic Ocean. The name stuck even as technology evolved to satellite and fiber.
What makes GBP more volatile than EUR?
The UK economy is smaller and more trade-exposed than the Eurozone, London-centric political risk (Brexit, fiscal statements, elections), and sterling's structural trade deficit all amplify moves. UK inflation has also run hotter than US inflation through most of 2022–2024, keeping BoE in tighter divergence with the Fed.
Does Bank of England policy still diverge from the Fed?
Yes — the BoE Monetary Policy Committee meets eight times per year and has often hiked or cut at different paces than the Fed. Watch the UK-US 2-year yield spread as the clearest indicator of expected divergence.
What UK data releases move Cable most?
UK CPI (Wednesday mornings UK time), employment data (Tuesday), and MPC rate decisions are the top three. Retail sales, PMI surveys, and fiscal events (Budget, Spring Statement) produce secondary moves.
Is GBP/USD better on a UK or US holiday?
Neither — liquidity thins on either holiday and spreads widen. The best execution for GBP/USD is during the London–NY overlap (13:00–17:00 UTC) when both London and New York desks are active.
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