USD → 
GBP ⚡ Popular Rate as of2026-05-16 USD to GBP Converter.
1 USD = 0.8 GBP as of 2026-05-16. The third-most-traded major. Used by US tourists to UK, US businesses paying UK invoices, and US investors in UK assets. GBP has been the worst-performing major against USD since Brexit (2016) due to political uncertainty and weaker UK growth.
USD → GBP Converter
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇬🇧 GBP |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | £0.80 |
| $10.00 | £8.00 |
| $100.00 | £80.00 |
| $500.00 | £400.00 |
| $1,000.00 | £800.00 |
| $5,000.00 | £4,000.00 |
| $10,000.00 | £8,000.00 |
| $50,000.00 | £40,000.00 |
| $100,000.00 | £80,000.00 |
USD trend over time.
USD to GBP conversion table.
Common US Dollar amounts converted to British Pound at today's rate of 1 USD = 0.8 GBP. The reverse holds too: 1 GBP = 1.25 USD.
| 1 USD | 0.8 GBP |
| 5 USD | 4 GBP |
| 10 USD | 8 GBP |
| 25 USD | 20 GBP |
| 50 USD | 40 GBP |
| 100 USD | 80 GBP |
| 500 USD | 400 GBP |
| 1,000 USD | 800 GBP |
| 5,000 USD | 4,000 GBP |
| 10,000 USD | 8,000 GBP |
| 1 GBP | 1.25 USD |
| 5 GBP | 6.25 USD |
| 10 GBP | 12.5 USD |
| 25 GBP | 31.25 USD |
| 50 GBP | 62.5 USD |
| 100 GBP | 125 USD |
| 500 GBP | 625 USD |
| 1,000 GBP | 1,250 USD |
| 5,000 GBP | 6,250 USD |
| 10,000 GBP | 12,500 USD |
Why people convert USD to GBP.
The USD/GBP corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the British Pound side, demand comes from UK university fees, UK remittances, and British real estate. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/GBP is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.
Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved up 0.8% against the British Pound, and over five years it has strengthened about 9.6% (from 0.73 to 0.8). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the British Pound you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best USD → GBP rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.
Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-16 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
