Currency profile
British Pound (GBP) Exchange Rate, Currency Converter and Profile
The British Pound is one of the oldest active currencies and remains important in global foreign-exchange markets.
GBP currency converter tool
Use this calculator as a quick reference for GBP to USD conversion. It uses the same visible reference-rate method as the surrounding exchange-rate tables and remains separate from bank or money-transfer quotes.
1 GBP = 1.273561 USD
Background
Sterling has a long monetary history and is influenced by UK monetary policy, inflation expectations, and trade conditions.
GBP exchange rates against major currencies
| Target currency | Latest reference rate | Inverse rate | More |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD US Dollar | 1 GBP = 1.273561 USD | 1 USD = 0.785200 GBP | GBP rate table |
| EUR Euro | 1 GBP = 1.173459 EUR | 1 EUR = 0.852181 GBP | GBP rate table |
| CNY Chinese Yuan | 1 GBP = 9.221854 CNY | 1 CNY = 0.108438 GBP | GBP rate table |
| JPY Japanese Yen | 1 GBP = 200.483953 JPY | 1 JPY = 0.004988 GBP | GBP rate table |
| CAD Canadian Dollar | 1 GBP = 1.739429 CAD | 1 CAD = 0.574901 GBP | GBP rate table |
| AUD Australian Dollar | 1 GBP = 1.913653 AUD | 1 AUD = 0.522561 GBP | GBP rate table |
| CHF Swiss Franc | 1 GBP = 1.139073 CHF | 1 CHF = 0.877907 GBP | GBP rate table |
| HKD Hong Kong Dollar | 1 GBP = 9.949440 HKD | 1 HKD = 0.100508 GBP | GBP rate table |
| SGD Singapore Dollar | 1 GBP = 1.711921 SGD | 1 SGD = 0.584139 GBP | GBP rate table |
Current exchange-rate entry points
How to read GBP exchange rates
Reference exchange rates help compare one currency with another, but they are not always the same as a bank, card, broker, cash desk, or remittance rate. Real transactions may include spreads, fixed fees, settlement timing, local liquidity, and compliance costs.
Data and editorial note
This profile combines stable currency reference information with current exchange-rate entry points. It is reviewed for clarity, uses visible data notes, and avoids investment recommendations or exchange-rate forecasts.
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