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GBP to USD - Exchange Rate Today | FXPeek
British Pound → US Dollar
1 GBP = 1.4520 USD Reference rate 2026-05-28 · British Pound → US Dollar
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GBP/USD rate context
Use this page when you need a fast GBP to USD conversion and a quick historical check. The table and chart summarize prototype reference rates from 1999 through today, with a sample high of 1.4740, low of 1.4400, and average of 1.4489 USD.
For travel, shopping, invoices, or bookkeeping, compare the converter result with the date table before treating a British Pound amount as a US Dollar cost.
1999-today chart
GBP/USD historical reference trend
Quick GBP to USD conversion table
| GBP | USD | Amount page |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GBP | 1.45 USD | Open |
| 5 GBP | 7.26 USD | Open |
| 10 GBP | 14.52 USD | Open |
| 20 GBP | 29.04 USD | Open |
| 25 GBP | 36.3 USD | Open |
| 50 GBP | 72.6 USD | Open |
| 100 GBP | 145.2 USD | Open |
| 250 GBP | 363 USD | Open |
| 500 GBP | 726 USD | Open |
| 1,000 GBP | 1,452 USD | Open |
| 2,500 GBP | 3,630 USD | Open |
| 5,000 GBP | 7,260 USD | Open |
| 10,000 GBP | 14,520 USD | Open |
| 50,000 GBP | 72,600 USD | Open |
| 100,000 GBP | 145,200 USD | Open |
Historical sample
| Date | Rate | API |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-31 | 1 GBP = 1.4380 USD | /api/v1/rate?base=GBP"e=USD&date=2020-12-31 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1 GBP = 1.4390 USD | /api/v1/rate?base=GBP"e=USD&date=2021-12-31 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1 GBP = 1.4400 USD | /api/v1/rate?base=GBP"e=USD&date=2022-12-31 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1 GBP = 1.4410 USD | /api/v1/rate?base=GBP"e=USD&date=2023-12-31 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1 GBP = 1.4420 USD | /api/v1/rate?base=GBP"e=USD&date=2024-12-31 |
| 2025-01-01 | 1 GBP = 1.4380 USD | /api/v1/rate?base=GBP"e=USD&date=2025-01-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1 GBP = 1.4450 USD | /api/v1/rate?base=GBP"e=USD&date=2025-06-30 |
Inverse rate: USD to GBP
1 USD = 1.4520 GBP
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GBP/USD questions
1 British Pound to US Dollar today?
1 GBP = 1.4520 USD as of 2026-05-28. The rate has increased by 0.07% in the past 30 days.
What is the highest GBP to USD rate ever?
The highest GBP/USD rate in the FXPeek reference series was 1.4740 USD, based on prototype data since 1999.
Is GBP stronger than USD?
GBP is stronger when 1 GBP buys more USD. Use the chart and 1M/3M/1Y statistics above to compare direction and momentum.
How do I convert GBP to USD?
You can use the converter above. Enter any amount in GBP and it will show the equivalent in USD at today's reference rate.
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API example
GET /api/v1/rate?base=GBP"e=USD&date=2024-12-31