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US Dollar to British Pound Sterling (USD to GBP)
Last updated: July 16, 2026
A USD to GBP converter shows the exchange rate from US Dollars to British Pounds Sterling. Known historically as Cable, it is one of the most liquid and actively traded currency pairs in the world.
Convert US Dollars to British Pounds Sterling (USD to GBP) with our live currency converter. See the current exchange rate, conversion formula, and reference tables.
Quick Answer
Convert US Dollars to British Pounds instantly using our live mid-market rates. The exchange rate is updated daily from official ECB figures.
0.7460 GBP per 1 USD
Mid-market reference rate checked on 2026-07-15.
Rates updated 2026-07-15 (indicative ECB data).
Exchange rates are indicative only and do not constitute financial advice or transaction execution.
Converted Amount
0.746 GBP
1 USD = 0.746 GBP
USD to GBP Reference Table
| US Dollar (USD) | British Pound Sterling (GBP) |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 0.746 GBP |
| 5 USD | 3.7302 GBP |
| 10 USD | 7.4604 GBP |
| 25 USD | 18.651 GBP |
| 100 USD | 74.604 GBP |
| 1,000 USD | 746.04 GBP |
GBP to USD Reference Table
| British Pound Sterling (GBP) | US Dollar (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 GBP | 1.3404 USD |
| 5 GBP | 6.7021 USD |
| 10 GBP | 13.4041 USD |
| 25 GBP | 33.5103 USD |
| 100 GBP | 134.0411 USD |
| 1,000 GBP | 1,340.4107 USD |
How it works
To convert between US Dollar and British Pound Sterling, perform the following calculation:
Conversion Formula (USD Base)
1 USD = 0.7460 GBP
Calculation Method
Multiply US Dollar by 0.7460 to get British Pound Sterling.
Note: This converter uses live benchmark reference rates. Retail rates offered by banks or card issuers will differ slightly due to trade margins.
US Dollar and British Pound Exchange Rate Dynamics
The exchange rate between the US Dollar (USD) and the British Pound Sterling (GBP) is one of the oldest and most widely traded currency pairs in the world, often referred to by traders as "Cable" (named after the transatlantic telegraph cable that linked London and New York exchange markets). This rate indicates the purchasing power of the dollar in the United Kingdom.
How to convert US Dollars to British Pounds
To convert US Dollars (USD) to British Pounds (GBP), multiply the amount in USD by the current exchange rate. For example, if the exchange rate is 0.79, then converting $150 USD is:
To convert British Pounds to US Dollars, divide the GBP value by the exchange rate. For example, to convert £100 GBP:
Is the USD to GBP rate live?
Yes, this converter integrates live currency rates from the European Central Bank (ECB). Rates are updated every business day. This tool provides a clean reference for pricing goods, planning travel, or evaluating international bank transfers.
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Frequently asked questions
Multiply the USD amount by the current GBP exchange rate. For example, if 1 USD = 0.79 GBP, then $100 USD = 100 × 0.79 = £79 GBP.
It is commonly referred to as the "Cable" in foreign exchange markets, referencing the physical telegraph cables laid under the Atlantic Ocean in the 19th century to transmit currency rate data between London and New York.
Key factors include monetary policies of the Bank of England (BoE) and the US Federal Reserve, UK economic growth (GDP), inflation rates, trade balance, and UK political developments.
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