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GBP to USD Converter

Convert GBP to USD with real-time exchange rates, trends, and local purchasing power insights.

1 GBP = 1.3052 USD

Last updated: Nov 5, 2025, 11:59 PM UTC

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1.3052

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Local Purchasing Power

$1.31 ≈

  • 1.3 packs of gum in NYC 🍬
  • 0.3 cups of coffee in NYC ☕
  • 0.2 pints of beer in NYC 🍺

30-Day Trend

GBP to USD is 2.74% weaker than 30 days ago

7-Day Trend

Exchange rate movement over the past week

Understanding GBP to USD Exchange Rates

The British Pound Sterling (GBP) is one of the world's oldest currencies and remains one of the most traded globally. GBP/USD, often called 'Cable' due to the transatlantic cable used for early telegraph communications, is influenced by Bank of England monetary policy, UK economic data, Brexit-related developments, and global risk sentiment. The pound is particularly sensitive to political events and economic indicators, making it one of the more volatile major currencies.