— Money Converters
USD to GBP Calculator
Convert US Dollars (USD) to British Pounds (GBP) using a recent daily exchange-rate snapshot. Enter an amount in dollars to see it in pounds, with the rate shown both ways. Switch the currencies to convert any other pair.
Amount in GBP
£74.37
Markets As of 5 Aug 2026, 19:00 GMT
- Exchange rate
- 1 USD = 0.74 GBP
- Reverse rate
- 1 GBP = 1.34 USD
The formula
GBP = USD amount × (USD→GBP rate), from the daily snapshot of rates per 1 USD.
— How it works
GBP/USD — “cable” in market slang — is among the most-traded pairs. The pound has historically been worth more than a dollar, so a USD amount converts to a smaller GBP number. This snapshot is for reference; an actual exchange carries a provider margin on top.
Assumptions
- Rates last fetched 2026-08-05 19:00 UTC — a daily snapshot, not live market prices.
- No bank spread or card markup is applied.
— Reader questions
How much is 100 USD in GBP?
At the current snapshot rate, $100 is about £79 — it changes daily. Enter your amount above for the latest figure and check the "rates as of" date.
Why is the pound worth more than the dollar?
Largely historical — sterling has long traded above the dollar, and the level reflects relative interest rates, inflation and trade rather than which economy is “bigger”. One pound buying more than one dollar does not by itself mean the UK is wealthier.
Will my card give me this rate abroad?
Close, if it uses the mid-market rate with no foreign-transaction fee; otherwise expect a 1–3% margin. The figure here is the mid-market reference to compare against.