USD to GBP Converter (US Dollar to British Pound)
1 USD = 0.744696 GBP at the saved rate of 2026-11-10. Convert US dollars to British pounds for travel, study or a purchase from the UK.
A visitor from the United States meets the pound sterling (GBP, £) as polymer notes from the Bank of England and a purse full of silver and bronze coins. Each pound splits into 100 pence, and shop prices in the UK usually include value added tax already, so the number on the label is the total.
Dollars to pounds is the conversion of people who plan a trip to London, Edinburgh or Cardiff, buy tickets for a Premier League match or a West End show, rent a flat for a study term, or pay for something from a British website. Americans with a UK pension, an inheritance or a share of a property in Britain use it as well.
How to use this tool
- Type an amount in USD to see it in GBP, or type in the GBP box to convert the other way.
- Read the rate line under the boxes: it shows the saved rate and its date.
- Use the tables below for common amounts, or open the currency converter for any other currency.
Formula
GBP amount = USD amount × rate
USD amount = GBP amount ÷ rate
The rate is the value of 1 USD in GBP in the snapshot of 2026-11-10, read from a table of exchange rates against the US dollar. A bank's buying and selling rates sit on either side of this mid-market figure.
Example
Two conversions at the saved rate:
350 USD × 0.744696 = 260.64 GBP
45 GBP ÷ 0.744696 = 60.43 USD
USD to GBP table
Common amounts in USD converted to GBP at the saved rate of 2026-11-10.
| US Dollar (USD) | British Pound (GBP) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.7447 |
| 5 | 3.72 |
| 10 | 7.45 |
| 20 | 14.89 |
| 50 | 37.23 |
| 75 | 55.85 |
| 100 | 74.47 |
| 150 | 111.7 |
| 200 | 148.94 |
| 300 | 223.41 |
| 500 | 372.35 |
| 1,000 | 744.7 |
| 2,500 | 1,861.74 |
| 5,000 | 3,723.48 |
| 10,000 | 7,446.96 |
GBP to USD table
The other direction, for amounts often quoted in GBP.
| British Pound (GBP) | US Dollar (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.34 |
| 2 | 2.69 |
| 5 | 6.71 |
| 10 | 13.43 |
| 20 | 26.86 |
| 50 | 67.14 |
| 100 | 134.28 |
| 250 | 335.71 |
| 500 | 671.41 |
| 1,000 | 1,342.83 |
Getting pounds for a trip
Most visitors withdraw cash with a debit card at a bank ATM in the UK, which avoids the posted rates at airport desks. Contactless payment is routine, including on London buses and the Underground, so you may spend very little cash. Carry a bit for small markets, tips, and toilets or luggage lockers that take coins.
When a terminal offers to bill you in dollars, that is dynamic currency conversion at the merchant side rate. Pay in pounds and let your own card network handle the exchange.
Notes and coins you will be handed
Expect £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes, and coins of 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2. Scottish and Northern Irish banks print their own notes, which may be handed to you as change in England; they are valid there in practice but easier to get rid of before you leave the UK.
Quick mental estimate
Divide USD by 1.3 for a rough GBP figure: 20 USD → about 15.38 GBP. That shortcut is 3.2% below the saved rate.
Rates move every day, so recheck the rate line before you rely on a shortcut.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to tip in the UK like in the US?
Tipping is less rigid. Many restaurants add a discretionary service charge of 10 to 12.5 percent to the bill, and if it is not included, a tip of similar size is customary in table-service places.
Why is the pound not the euro in Britain?
The United Kingdom never adopted the euro and kept sterling. Prices in the UK are in pounds even though many British shops near the border with Ireland or in tourist spots may know the euro rate.
How many pence are in a pound?
There are 100 pence in one pound, so £1.50 is a pound and fifty pence. Cash totals are not rounded in the UK, because the 1p and 2p coins remain in use.
Is this the live exchange rate?
No. The page uses a snapshot of mid-market rates saved when the site was last updated, and the rate line shows its date. Your bank, card issuer or transfer service quotes its own rate, usually with a margin or fee, so the amount you actually receive will differ.
Sources
This is an estimate for general information, not financial or tax advice. Fees, rates and rules change, so check the current terms of the platform, carrier or provider before you rely on it. You use the result at your own risk. How we check our calculators · Full disclaimer
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