How Many Pence in 1 British Pound?
1 British pound equals 100 pence.
How to use this tool
- Enter the amount in major units (e.g. dollars or euros).
- Enter the number of minor units per major unit (100 for most currencies).
- The calculator converts to minor units (e.g. cents) and back again.
One British pound (£1) is divided into 100 pence, the minor currency unit of the UK.
Frequently asked questions
- How many cents are in a dollar?
- There are 100 cents in one US dollar, 100 pence in one British pound, 100 cents in one euro, and 100 centavos in one Mexican peso.
- Which currencies have different minor unit ratios?
- Most major currencies use 100 minor units. Notable exceptions include the Kuwaiti dinar (1000 fils), the Bahraini dinar (1000 fils), and the Omani rial (1000 baisa).