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Translations to and from American English

The English language is part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family. It is currently the most widely spoken Germanic language in the world. Approximately 350 million people in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are native speakers. In addition, English is either an official language or a language of instruction and administration in several countries in Africa, Oceania and the Caribbean.

American English translation

Need help with your English translation? Then you've come to the right place. English is the language we translate into the most. Fasttranslator localises your translations so that they reach your target audience. If the translation is to be used in America, we'll put an American-English translator on the case.

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Differences with British English

Small details like using ‘vacation’ instead of ‘holiday’, or ‘color’ instead of ‘colour’ are what sets apart American English from British. While it may not seem like much, using these words can have a huge impact on the success of your business. It ensures your content resonates with your American audiences.

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International door opener

Although there are countless versions and dialects of English, most English speakers worldwide can communicate with each other without major challenges. English is therefore considered an international language with a unique position in the global community. Not only is it the most commonly spoken foreign language in schools around the world, but speaking it opens doors so that anyone who can speak it can communicate with other English speakers.

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  • How much does a standard human translation from English (UK) to English (USA) cost?

    Fasttranslator offers lower per-word rates when more time is available or when you want to translate a larger text. We do not charge extra for project management, and every translation is checked by a professional. You will also receive a declaration confirming that the translation was completed by a human translator and not by a machine.

    The table below shows the average per-word price for a professional human translation from English (UK) to English (USA). Prices are shown for example texts of 300 words and 10,000 words. Delivery times are in business hours, and prices are in GBP.

    300 500 1,000 2,000 5,000 10,000
    4 0.196 0.224
    5 0.196 0.207
    6 0.140 0.196
    7 0.125 0.157 0.224
    8 0.112 0.112 0.140 0.224
    9 0.112 0.112 0.117 0.179
    10 0.112 0.112 0.112 0.179
    11 0.112 0.112 0.112 0.140
    12 0.112 0.112 0.112 0.140 0.280
    13 0.112 0.112 0.112 0.112 0.280
    14 0.112 0.112 0.106 0.112 0.280
    15 0.112 0.112 0.106 0.112 0.252
    16 0.112 0.108 0.106 0.112 0.179 0.252
    17 0.112 0.108 0.106 0.112 0.179 0.168
    18 0.112 0.108 0.106 0.112 0.145 0.168
    19 0.112 0.108 0.106 0.105 0.145 0.168
    20 0.112 0.108 0.106 0.105 0.129 0.140
    21 0.112 0.108 0.106 0.105 0.112 0.140
    22 0.112 0.108 0.106 0.105 0.112 0.125
    24 0.112 0.106 0.106 0.105 0.105 0.125
    26 0.112 0.106 0.106 0.105 0.105 0.123
    28 0.112 0.106 0.106 0.104 0.105 0.123
    30 0.112 0.106 0.106 0.104 0.102 0.117
    32 0.112 0.106 0.106 0.104 0.102 0.117
    34 0.112 0.106 0.106 0.104 0.102 0.117
    35 0.112 0.106 0.106 0.104 0.102 0.112
    38 0.112 0.106 0.106 0.104 0.102 0.095

    You can also upload your file and we will calculate the price for you.

    This table was generated on 25-07-2026.

  • What is the lowest per-word price for a translation from English (UK) to English (USA)?

    Illustration of a translator working at a computer with language icons and documents

    The lowest price is GBP 0.095 per word. This applies to a translation from English (UK) to English (USA) for, for example, a text of 10,000 words with a delivery time of 38 hours.

  • I'm looking for an affordable translation that still offers good quality. What is the cheapest option for English (UK) and English (USA)?

    Fasttranslator's Budget service combines machine translation with human post-editing. Because the human review still takes time, the per-word rates are lower when a longer delivery time is selected.

    Illustration of a staff member reviewing documents with a magnifying glass

    The table below shows the indicative per-word price for English (UK) as the source language and English (USA) as the target language. Prices are shown for, for example, a text of 300 words or 10,000 words. If you upload your text, you can compare the price of a budget translation directly with the other available services.

    300 500 1,000 2,000 5,000 10,000
    1 0.088 0.088
    2 0.063 0.063 0.063 0.055
    3 0.058 0.058 0.058 0.050 0.063
    4 0.050 0.050 0.050 0.049 0.050
    5 0.048 0.048 0.048 0.049 0.050
    6 0.048 0.048 0.048 0.048 0.050
    7 0.048 0.048 0.048 0.048 0.049 0.050
    9 0.048 0.048 0.048 0.048 0.048 0.050
    10 0.047 0.047 0.047 0.045 0.048 0.049
    12 0.047 0.047 0.047 0.045 0.046 0.048
    14 0.047 0.046 0.046 0.045 0.046 0.046
    18 0.047 0.046 0.046 0.045 0.045 0.046
    20 0.047 0.045 0.045 0.045 0.045 0.044

    These prices were updated on 25-07-2026.

  • What is the best price for revising a machine translation from English (UK) to English (USA)?

    The best (lowest) price is GBP 0.044 per word. This applies to a English (UK) to English (USA) translation of 10,000 words with a delivery time of 20 hours.

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