How to Convert the British Pound to Dollars

Converting from one currency to another can be challenging, especially when exchange rates are constantly fluctuating. Two of the world's leading currencies are Great Britain's Pound (GBP) and the United States Dollar (USD). Knowing how to convert between the two currencies can come in handy when traveling, monitoring investments, or handling your company's finances.

Things You'll Need

• Calculator
• Newspaper
• Television

Instructions

Converting the British Pound to Dollars Manually

1. Look up the most recent exchange rate available for GBP and USD in the newspaper, on the Internet or on a financial news program on television.

2. Divide the amount of GBP you wish to convert by the exchange rate if it is labeled GBP=USD to find the equal value in USD.

3. Multiply the amount of GBP you wish to convert by the exchange rate if it is labeled USD=GBP to find the equal value in USD.

Converting the British Pounds to Dollars Online

1. Find a website that offers currency conversion. See the References section below for one example.

2. Set the conversion matrix to Great Britain Pounds to United States Dollars.

3. Enter the amount of GBP you wish to convert; click the convert button to execute the command.

Tips & Warnings

• Online services and live television broadcasts provide the most accurate exchange rates.

References

• Convert Pounds Sterling (GBP) and United States Dollars (USD)