What is the current us dollar to british pound exchange rate?

The US Dollar to British Pound Exchange Rate is 1.36 as of August 28, 2026, sourced from Fed H.10 via FRED (DEXUSUK).

Where does the usd/gbp data come from?

Data is pulled from Fed H.10 via FRED (DEXUSUK) (https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/DEXUSUK). CalcFi caches the latest reading and historical series on an daily cadence.

How often is the usd/gbp updated?

Update cadence: daily. The freshness pill at the top of the page shows the exact "as of" timestamp for the latest cached value.

What unit is the usd/gbp reported in?

Values are reported in ratio. The chart and historical table use the same unit.

Can I download USD/GBP data?

Yes. The full historical series is available as JSON at https://calcfi.app/api/data/usd-gbp and as CSV at https://calcfi.app/api/data/usd-gbp/history.csv. Both are CC BY 4.0.

Is US Dollar to British Pound Exchange Rate data free to use?

Yes. CalcFi-distributed data is licensed CC BY 4.0 (attribution required). Upstream public-source data (FRED, BLS, Census) remains in its original license.

How accurate is the usd/gbp on this page?

Values mirror the upstream Fed H.10 via FRED (DEXUSUK) feed at fetch time. Brief upstream revisions can cause small discrepancies between the live source and CalcFi's cache; the freshness pill flags stale data.

Which calculators use usd/gbp?

Use the USD/GBP alongside our calculators hub to model decisions sensitive to this rate.

Does this data replace financial advice?

No. US Dollar to British Pound Exchange Rate data is published for educational reference. It is not personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. For decisions with material consequences, consult a licensed professional.

US Dollar to British Pound Exchange Rate 2026 — 1.36 (Aug 28, 2026) | Free Data

US Dollar to British Pound Exchange RateLive· 6m ago

1.3555

As of August 28, 2026+0.01−0.00

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Where today sits in history

At 1.36, the current usd/gbp sits in the 85th percentile of the last decade — near the high end of its 10-year range.

Month-over-month change: up 0.01.

About this data

The number of US dollars required to buy one British pound. Published daily by the Federal Reserve H.10 release.

Data sourced directly from Fed H.10 via FRED (DEXUSUK). Updated daily. Published by CalcFi Editorial. See our methodology.

CalcFi publishes publicly available government economic data. We do not provide financial advice. Consult a licensed advisor before making financial decisions.

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