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USD USD CAD CAD Rate as of2026-05-16

USD to CAD Converter.

Current rate

1 USD = 1.4 CAD as of 2026-05-16. Heavy cross-border trade pair given US-Canada NAFTA/USMCA integration. Used by US tourists to Canada, Canadian businesses paying USD invoices, and US-Canadian dual-citizen households. The CAD has weakened against USD over 5 years driven by lower Canadian growth and oil price volatility.

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USDCAD Converter

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🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇨🇦
CA$1.40
Rate: 1 USD = 1.4000 CAD
Common conversions
🇺🇸 USD🇨🇦 CAD
$1.00CA$1.40
$10.00CA$14.00
$100.00CA$140.00
$500.00CA$700.00
$1,000.00CA$1,400.00
$5,000.00CA$7,000.00
$10,000.00CA$14,000.00
$50,000.00CA$70,000.00
$100,000.00CA$140,000.00
✨ Mid-market rate · as of 2026-05-16 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend

USD trend over time.

Today
1.4
1 USD = CAD
1 year ago
1.37
↑ 2.2% in 12 months
5 years ago
1.27
↑ 10.2% in 5 years
🔢 Quick reference

USD to CAD conversion table.

Common US Dollar amounts converted to Canadian Dollar at today's rate of 1 USD = 1.4 CAD. The reverse holds too: 1 CAD = 0.7143 USD.

USD → CAD
1 USD 1.4 CAD
5 USD 7 CAD
10 USD 14 CAD
25 USD 35 CAD
50 USD 70 CAD
100 USD 140 CAD
500 USD 700 CAD
1,000 USD 1,400 CAD
5,000 USD 7,000 CAD
10,000 USD 14,000 CAD
CAD → USD
1 CAD 0.7143 USD
5 CAD 3.57 USD
10 CAD 7.14 USD
25 CAD 17.86 USD
50 CAD 35.71 USD
100 CAD 71.43 USD
500 CAD 357.14 USD
1,000 CAD 714.29 USD
5,000 CAD 3,571 USD
10,000 CAD 7,143 USD
💡 About this corridor

Why people convert USD to CAD.

The USD/CAD corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Canadian Dollar side, demand comes from Canada immigration, study abroad, and Canadian PR savings. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/CAD 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 US Dollar has moved up 2.2% against the Canadian Dollar, and over five years it has strengthened about 10.2% (from 1.27 to 1.4). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Canadian Dollar you receive by a meaningful margin.

Getting the best USD → CAD 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 USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.

Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-16 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.

❓ FAQ

USD to CAD FAQ.

Why has the Canadian Dollar weakened against USD?
Structural reasons: Canadian growth slower than US, Bank of Canada cut rates earlier than Fed, oil prices (Canadian export driver) have been volatile, and Canadian real estate weakness affects sentiment. The pair traded near 1.25-1.30 in 2020-22; now 1.38-1.42.
USD to CAD for cross-border shoppers?
Use a multi-currency card (Wise, Revolut) for in-person purchases. For online USD purchases from Canada (Amazon.com): your Canadian bank credit card adds 2.5% foreign transaction fee unless you have a no-FX-fee card (e.g., Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite, Brim Financial). Aeroplan/RBC Avion cards also work.
When does USD-CAD typically peak and trough?
USD-CAD tends to peak (CAD weakest) during global risk-off events and oil price crashes. It troughs (CAD strongest) during commodity rallies and strong Canadian GDP prints. BOC and Fed rate decisions create the largest single-day moves.