Euro to GBP converter
Rates from the ECB, 28 September 2026. Type an amount in either currency and the other one updates as you type, or type your bank's rate to see what you would get.
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- 8.58
10 EUR = 8.58 GBP, at 1 EUR = 0.85785 GBP. The ECB reference rates of 28 September 2026 give 1 EUR = 0.85785 GBP.
- Inverse: EUR per 1 GBP
- 1.1657
Pound sterling (GBP): 8.58. 10 EUR = 8.58 GBP, at 1 EUR = 0.85785 GBP. The ECB reference rates of 28 September 2026 give 1 EUR = 0.85785 GBP.
How to calculate
Converts Euro (EUR) to Pound sterling (GBP) and back at the ECB euro reference rates of 28 September 2026, or at your own rate.
Example with the default inputs (Euro (EUR) 10, Rate: GBP per 1 EUR 0.85785): 10 EUR = 8.58 GBP, at 1 EUR = 0.85785 GBP. The ECB reference rates of 28 September 2026 give 1 EUR = 0.85785 GBP.
Formula: GBP = EUR × rate, with the ECB euro reference rate by default.
- The default rate, 1 EUR = 0.85785 GBP, is from the ECB euro reference rates of 28 September 2026.
- The ECB publishes its reference rates for information purposes only, not for transactions. Banks and cards add a margin or a fee; type their rate to see what you would get.
- Amounts are rounded to 2 decimal places, without trailing zeros (24.4 means 24.40), and rates show up to 7 significant figures; the calculation keeps full precision.
Worked examples
Each example is checked against the calculator on every build.
- Euro (EUR) 100, Rate: GBP per 1 EUR 0.8579 gives Pound sterling (GBP) 85.79.Source: hand calculation: amount × rate, at the ECB rate of 28 September 2026 for EUR to GBP (0.85785) rounded to 4 significant figures
- Pound sterling (GBP) 100, Rate: GBP per 1 EUR 0.8579 gives Euro (EUR) 116.563702.Source: hand calculation: amount × rate, at the ECB rate of 28 September 2026 for EUR to GBP (0.85785) rounded to 4 significant figures
- Euro (EUR) 100, Pound sterling (GBP) 85.79 gives Rate: GBP per 1 EUR 0.8579.Source: hand calculation: rate = result ÷ amount
Other questions people ask
How much is 1 EUR in GBP?
At the ECB euro reference rates of 28 September 2026, 1 EUR = 0.85785 GBP, and 1 GBP = 1.165705 EUR.
Where does the EUR to GBP rate come from?
It is the ECB euro reference rate for GBP as published: on 28 September 2026, 1 euro bought 0.85785 GBP.
Can I use this rate at my bank?
Not exactly. The ECB publishes its reference rates for information purposes only and strongly discourages their use for transactions. Banks, cards, and exchange offices add a margin or a fee. Type the rate they offer into the rate box to see what you would receive.
How often does the rate change?
The ECB sets one reference rate per currency on each TARGET working day, at about 16:00 CET. This page shows the rates of 28 September 2026; they change when the site is rebuilt with a newer copy.