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CAD to USD Converter.

Current rate

1 CAD = 0.73 USD as of 2026-05-17. The loonie has firmed modestly from 0.71 to 0.73 USD as oil prices stabilized above USD 75 and the Bank of Canada paused its easing cycle ahead of the Fed. Cross-border commerce, snowbird retirement spending, and Canadian energy exports keep this the world's most-traded non-US dollar pair.

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CADUSD Converter

C$
🇨🇦 CA$1.00 = 🇺🇸
$0.73
Rate: 1 CAD = 0.7300 USD
Common conversions
🇨🇦 CAD🇺🇸 USD
CA$1.00$0.73
CA$10.00$7.30
CA$100.00$73.00
CA$500.00$365.00
CA$1,000.00$730.00
CA$5,000.00$3,650.00
CA$10,000.00$7,300.00
CA$50,000.00$36,500.00
CA$100,000.00$73,000.00
✨ Mid-market rate · as of 2026-05-17 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend

CAD trend over time.

Today
0.73
1 CAD = USD
1 year ago
0.71
↑ 2.8% in 12 months
5 years ago
0.83
↓ 12.0% in 5 years
🔢 Quick reference

CAD to USD conversion table.

Common Canadian Dollar amounts converted to US Dollar at today's rate of 1 CAD = 0.73 USD. The reverse holds too: 1 USD = 1.37 CAD.

CAD → USD
1 CAD 0.73 USD
5 CAD 3.65 USD
10 CAD 7.3 USD
25 CAD 18.25 USD
50 CAD 36.5 USD
100 CAD 73 USD
500 CAD 365 USD
1,000 CAD 730 USD
5,000 CAD 3,650 USD
10,000 CAD 7,300 USD
USD → CAD
1 USD 1.37 CAD
5 USD 6.85 CAD
10 USD 13.7 CAD
25 USD 34.25 CAD
50 USD 68.49 CAD
100 USD 136.99 CAD
500 USD 684.93 CAD
1,000 USD 1,370 CAD
5,000 USD 6,849 CAD
10,000 USD 13,699 CAD
💡 About this corridor

Why people convert CAD to USD.

The CAD/USD corridor is driven mostly by Canada immigration and study abroad. On the US Dollar side, demand comes from global reserve currency, remittances from US-based workers, and forex hedging. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, CAD/USD is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.

Over the past 12 months the Canadian Dollar has moved up 2.8% against the US Dollar, and over five years it has weakened about 12.0% (from 0.83 to 0.73). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a falling rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the US Dollar you receive by a meaningful margin.

Getting the best CAD → USD rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large CAD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.

Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-17 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.

❓ FAQ

CAD to USD FAQ.

Why is CAD weaker than USD?
Despite Canada's commodity wealth, the loonie trades below USD because of a smaller, less-diversified economy, persistent productivity gap, and the safe-haven premium attached to the greenback. Energy export revenues partly offset but rarely overcome these structural drags.
Best way to convert CAD to USD in Canada?
Norbert's Gambit through a discount broker like Questrade or Wealthsimple gives near-zero spread for amounts above CAD 10,000. For smaller sums, Wise and KnightsbridgeFX beat the 2-3% spread charged by RBC, TD, and other Big Five banks.
Should snowbirds convert CAD to USD all at once?
Most planners recommend dollar-cost averaging across the year rather than a single conversion. Holding a USD account at TD Cross-Border or RBC Bank USA lets you fund US expenses without repeated FX hits.