GBP to USD Today — Live 1 British Pound in US Dollar
Live GBP to USD exchange rate. Convert British Pound (GBP) to US Dollar (USD) at today's mid-market rate — free, instant, and refreshed every minute.
As of 3 Nov 2026, 5:32 am IST, 1 GBP = 1.341 USD.
GBP → USD Converter
Live rate: 1 GBP = 1.34 USD
About the GBP/USD exchange rate
The GBP/USD rate tells you how many US Dollar you get for one British Pound. It's quoted as a live mid-market rate — the midpoint between the buy and sell prices dealt on the global forex market. That's the fairest number to start from before comparing bank, card, or money-transfer quotes.
People in United States track GBP to USD for remittances from United Kingdom, travel budgets, international invoices, card transactions abroad, tuition payments, and cross-border investments. Whether you're sending money home, paying a supplier, or booking a flight, the live GBP/USD number on this page is the same reference rate used by financial data providers.
GBP to USD conversion table
Common GBP amounts converted to USD at today's live rate — updates every minute.
| GBP | USD | USD | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1 | $1.34 | $1 | £0.75 |
| £5 | $6.70 | $5 | £3.73 |
| £10 | $13.41 | $10 | £7.46 |
| £20 | $26.82 | $20 | £14.91 |
| £50 | $67.05 | $50 | £37.29 |
| £100 | $134.10 | $100 | £74.57 |
| £200 | $268.19 | $200 | £149.15 |
| £500 | $670.48 | $500 | £372.87 |
| £1,000 | $1,340.96 | $1,000 | £745.74 |
| £2,000 | $2,681.91 | $2,000 | £1,491.47 |
| £5,000 | $6,704.78 | $5,000 | £3,728.69 |
| £10,000 | $13,409.55 | $10,000 | £7,457.37 |
GBP to USD currency chart — today's high, low and change
Interactive GBP/USD chart over 7 days, 1 month, 3 months, 1 year and 5 years, with today's rate, previous close, daily change, period high, low, average and volatility.
GBP/USD volatility over the selected range: 1.61%. Historical mid-market rates from the European Central Bank (frankfurter.app) with an open daily-rates fallback for currencies outside the ECB set. Weekends and holidays use the previous trading day's close, so "today's high / low" reflects the latest close versus the previous close rather than intraday ticks.
What moves the GBP to USD rate?
- Interest-rate decisions from the United Kingdom and United States central banks
- Inflation data and GDP growth in both economies
- Trade balance, remittance flows, and oil-price swings
- Global risk sentiment and moves in the US Dollar Index (DXY)
- Foreign portfolio investment and equity-market flows
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 GBP to USD today?
1 GBP to USD today is the live mid-market price of one British Pound in US Dollar. The exact value is shown in the live rate card and converter at the top of this page and refreshes every minute during market hours.
How is the GBP/USD exchange rate calculated?
We take the live GBP→USD and USD→USD rates from open exchange-rate feeds and derive GBP/USD as (USD per USD) ÷ (GBP per USD). That gives you the mid-market rate — the midpoint between the buy and sell prices on the global forex market.
Is the GBP to USD rate on this page the same as what my bank gives me?
No. Banks, cards and money-transfer apps quote a customer rate that includes a spread of roughly 1–4% above the mid-market GBP/USD rate. Comparing your provider's quote with the live number here is the fastest way to see the FX fee you're paying.
Why does the GBP to USD rate keep changing?
GBP/USD is a live forex rate. It moves continuously as banks, funds and businesses trade currencies around the world. Interest-rate decisions, inflation data, oil prices, and cross-border flows can all shift the rate several times per minute.
How can I convert a larger amount from GBP to USD?
Use the converter at the top — type any amount of British Pound (GBP) and the equivalent US Dollar (USD) is calculated instantly at the same live rate. The quick amount table also shows common values (1, 10, 100, 1000, up to 10,000 GBP).
When are GBP/USD markets open?
Forex trades 24 hours a day, five days a week — from Monday morning in Sydney to Friday evening in New York. On weekends the rate you see reflects Friday's close until Asian markets reopen on Monday.