How to use it
- Enter an amount in GBP. The result in USD updates as you type.
- Use the swap button to convert the other way.
- Check the rate date under the result, and the quick-reference table for common amounts.
The formula
USD = GBP × Rate(GBP → USD)
To go back, divide by the same rate: GBP = USD ÷ Rate.
About GBP to USD
Sterling and the dollar both float freely, so this rate moves every working day.
If you are paid in pounds and spend in dollars (or the reverse), small rate moves add up — check the rate date before you convert a large amount.
Use the transfer fee calculator to see how much a bank’s rate costs you compared with this reference.
Assumptions
- The rate is a mid-market reference rate, not a bank’s buy or sell price.
- Rates are published once per working day and cached on your device for up to an hour.
Common mistakes
- Expecting a bank or exchange shop to give you the reference rate exactly.
- Forgetting to check the publication date on weekends and public holidays.
Questions
How many dollars is a pound today?
The converter above shows the latest reference rate and the date it was published.
Why does my bank give fewer dollars?
Banks add a margin to the reference rate. The difference is part of the cost of the exchange.
Estimates only. Your actual figures depend on the provider’s terms.