Convert British Pound to US Dollar (GBP to USD)
Known as 'The Cable' by traders, the GBP to USD exchange rate connects two of the world's oldest and strongest financial systems. It is heavily watched by investors and is a key benchmark for the health of the UK economy relative to the US.
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1 British Pound ≈1.26 US Dollar
Why Converts £ to $?
Known as 'The Cable' by traders, the GBP to USD exchange rate connects two of the world's oldest and strongest financial systems. It is heavily watched by investors and is a key benchmark for the health of the UK economy relative to the US.
Common Questions
Why is it called 'The Cable'?
In the 19th century, the exchange rate between the London and New York stock exchanges was transmitted via a massive undersea cable laid across the Atlantic Ocean. The name stuck.
Quick Conversion Table
| £ | $ |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.2600 |
| 5 | 6.3000 |
| 10 | 12.6000 |
| 20 | 25.2000 |
| 50 | 63.0000 |
| 100 | 126.0000 |
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