Pence to Pounds Converter & Calculator
Convert pence to pounds instantly — and pounds back to pence, batch-convert a whole list, break any amount into UK coins, or translate pre-decimal “old pence” (£sd) into modern decimal pounds. One pound is exactly 100 pence: divide by 100 to get pounds, multiply by 100 to get pence.
Pence ↔ Pounds Converter
Type an amount. Results appear instantly, formatted the British way (£1,234.56).
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Batch Conversion
Paste a list — one amount per line. Accepts 250p, £2.50 or plain numbers (plain numbers are read as pence).
| Input | Pence | Pounds |
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Coin Breakdown
The fewest UK decimal coins that make up your amount (denominations 1p–£2).
Common Pence → Pounds Reference
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Old Pence (£sd) → Decimal Pounds
Before Decimal Day (15 February 1971), £1 was divided into 20 shillings, and each shilling into 12 old pence — 240 old pence to the pound. Enter a pre-decimal amount to see its decimal value.
£0.53
10 shillings 6 pence = 126 old pence = 52.5 new pence
| Old money | Decimal value |
|---|---|
| 6d (sixpence) | 2½p — £0.025 |
| 1s (one shilling) | 5p — £0.05 |
| 2s (florin) | 10p — £0.10 |
| 2s 6d (half crown) | 12½p — £0.125 |
| 10s | 50p — £0.50 |
| 10s 6d (the Mad Hatter’s hat price) | 52.5p — £0.525 |
| £1 (one pound) | £1.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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