GBP to USD Exchange Rate: Pound to Dollar Converter

Convert GBP to USD

Cable is the most heavily traded sterling pair in the world, and the converter above prices it off the latest European Central Bank reference rate. Type any figure into the pounds field and the dollar total lands as you type. No calculate button, no ads, no sign-up.

Both legs stay on screen at once, so the pound to dollar rate and the dollar to pound rate are always visible together. The reference table below expands the same rate across the amounts people actually convert.

GBP to USD Exchange Rate Today

1 GBP = 1.3335 USD and 1 USD = 0.7499 GBP at the European Central Bank reference rate published on 16 October 2026. That means 100 pounds converts to 133.35 US dollars, and 100 US dollars converts to 74.99 pounds.

Sterling is trading in the upper part of its recent range against the dollar. The pair sits above its 30 day average of 1.3277 and the 16 September high of 1.3456.

These figures reflect the latest ECB reference rate, which the European Central Bank publishes once each working day at around 16:00 Central European Time. This page checks for a new fixing every hour, and the converter above uses the same rate.

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British Pound to US Dollar Conversion Table

Sterling amounts people actually convert, priced at 1 GBP = 1.3335 USD.

US Dollar to British Pound Conversion Table

The reverse view, for anyone converting USD to GBP at 1 USD = 0.7499 GBP.

GBP/USD Historical Exchange Rate

GBP/USD has slipped 0.90 percent over the past 30 days. The pair traded as low as 1.3201 on 2 October 2026 and as high as 1.3456 on 16 September 2026, a range of 1.93 percent, and the 30 day average sits at 1.3277. The chart below shows the same data over 30 days, 90 days and one year.

GBP/USD 24-Hour Change

The pound edged up against the dollar in the latest session, a gain of 0.66 percent from 1.3247 to 1.3335. Cable averages 0.29 percent a day over the past month, so that is the yardstick to read any single session against.

GBP/USD 7-Day Change

Over seven days GBP/USD rose, up 0.87 percent from 1.3220 on 9 October. Set that against the monthly band of 1.3201 to 1.3456: the week’s move is 0.87 percent inside a range that spans 1.93 percent, which is the quickest way to tell whether a week was noise or news.

GBP/USD 30-Day Change

Over 30 days GBP/USD lost 0.90 percent, down from 1.3456 on 16 September 2026. That is the number to anchor on. The pound is trading in the upper half of its monthly range, above the 30 day average of 1.3277, and 0.91 percent short of the monthly high.

What Affects the GBP to USD Exchange Rate?

GBP/USD moves on the interest rate gap between the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve, plus UK and US economic data. Because both are major reserve currencies, the pair reacts quickly to policy news from either side.

• Bank of England policy. Rate decisions, vote splits, and forward guidance from the Monetary Policy Committee move sterling directly. Higher UK rates tend to support the pound.
• Federal Reserve policy. The Fed sets the tone for the dollar. When US rate expectations rise, the dollar strengthens and GBP/USD usually falls.
• UK macro data. Inflation prints, wage growth and GDP shape what the market expects from the Bank of England, and cable reacts faster to that than to almost anything else.
• Global risk sentiment. The US dollar is a safe haven. In risk-off conditions, money moves into dollars and GBP/USD tends to weaken regardless of UK news.
• Real-world demand. UK and US trade flows, tourism, remittances, and cross-border investment all create steady underlying demand in both directions.

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GBP/USD Market Context for Traders

GBP/USD, known as cable, is one of the most heavily traded pairs in the forex market. It carries tight spreads, deep liquidity through the London and New York sessions, and enough daily movement to matter for both intraday and swing traders.

Current GBP/USD Trend

The 30 day trend is down. GBP/USD has lost 0.90 percent over the month and trades above its 30 day average of 1.3277. The shorter view: the pair added 0.87 percent over the past week and rose in the latest session, with the monthly high of 1.3456 set on 16 September and the low of 1.3201 on 2 October. When the week and the month point the same way the trend has momentum behind it; when they diverge, the month is usually turning.

GBP/USD Volatility Snapshot

Average daily movement over the past 30 days was 0.29 percent, with the largest single session move at 0.66 percent on 16 October. Among the 13 pairs on this site GBP/USD ranks eighth for average daily movement and ninth for 30 day range, counting from the busiest. That is the moderate band: typically livelier than GBP/EUR and calmer than GBP/JPY.

Volatility rises sharply around Bank of England and Federal Reserve announcements, UK inflation releases, and US non-farm payrolls. Position sizing matters most on those days. Our position size calculator and forex pip calculator help you size trades against a fixed risk amount.

Key GBP/USD Levels to Watch

Price zones drawn from 30 days of ECB reference data. They describe where the pair has been, not where it is going.

Trading Signals for GBP/USD

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The GBP/USD rate gives a useful snapshot of the current exchange value, but traders should also review volatility, market sentiment, and upcoming economic events before making decisions. Cable is a news-driven pair, and a single Bank of England or Federal Reserve statement can undo a week of steady movement. The Forex Complex team recommends using this converter together with live forex signals, technical analysis, and proper risk management.

How to Convert British Pounds to US Dollars

1. Type your sterling figure into the top field.
2. Confirm USD is selected on the right, or hit swap to flip the pair.
3. The live cable rate appears directly beneath the two fields.
4. Scan the 24 hour, 7 day and 30 day blocks above to see whether today’s rate is high or low against recent history.
5. If the conversion is trade-related, weigh it against current sentiment and live signals before committing.

Going the other way is the same job in reverse. Put your dollar figure in the lower field and sterling recalculates instantly.

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GBP to USD FAQs

How much is 1 GBP in USD today?

At the European Central Bank reference rate published on 16 October 2026, one pound buys 1.3335 dollars. That figure refreshes hourly in the converter above.

What is the British Pound to US Dollar rate today?

The pound to dollar rate is 1.3335. In the other direction, 1 US dollar is worth 0.7499 pounds. Both figures come from ECB reference data.

What is $100 USD in pounds?

100 US dollars converts to 74.99 British pounds at the current reference rate of 1 USD = 0.7499 GBP. Banks, card providers, and money transfer services will apply their own margin, so the amount you actually receive will be lower.

Why does the GBP to USD exchange rate change?

GBP/USD changes constantly because both currencies trade in an open global market. The main drivers are the interest rate gap between the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve, UK and US inflation data, and global risk sentiment. Cable is quoted around the clock on weekdays, so the rate moves through every trading session.

Is the pound stronger than the dollar?

Yes. At 1.3335, one pound buys more than one dollar, so sterling has the higher nominal value. This does not mean the UK economy is stronger than the US economy. Nominal exchange rates reflect historical convention and current market pricing, not relative economic strength.

Is now a good time to convert GBP to USD?

GBP/USD is currently in the upper half of its 30 day range, down 0.90 percent over the month and above its 30 day average of 1.3277. For anyone converting pounds into dollars, a rate above that average is better than the month’s typical day offered. The Forex Complex does not give financial advice, and exchange rates can reverse quickly.

Will GBP get stronger against USD?

Nobody can predict exchange rates reliably. Sterling’s direction against the dollar depends mainly on how Bank of England and Federal Reserve rate expectations shift over the coming months. Follow the pair through our live forex signals rather than relying on forecasts.

Can I use this GBP/USD rate for forex trading?

Treat it as a benchmark rather than a dealable price. ECB reference rates are mid-market and fixed once a working day. Your broker quotes a bid and an ask around that midpoint, and cable carries the tightest spreads of any sterling pair, often well under a pip on a retail account. Check the live quote before you commit.

How often is the GBP to USD rate updated?

Hourly, from ECB data. The ECB itself publishes one reference set per working day, fixed at roughly 16:00 Central European Time. Weekends and ECB holidays produce no new fixing, so the rate you see on a Sunday is Friday’s.

How We Calculate This Exchange Rate

Every figure on this page traces back to European Central Bank reference rates, pulled through the Frankfurter API and held in cache for an hour. Reference rates are mid-market: the midpoint between what buyers and sellers are quoting in the wholesale market. Nobody transacts at exactly that number. Banks, brokers, card issuers and money transfer firms all build a margin around it, which is precisely what makes the midpoint useful. It is the yardstick you measure their quote against. It is not financial advice. The ECB publishes these as informational averages, not prices anyone deals at.

Last updated: 16 October 2026

Important Risk Note

Forex trading involves risk and may not be suitable for every trader. Exchange rates can move quickly during periods of high volatility, economic news, and central bank announcements. Always use proper risk management before entering any trade.

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