USD → 
CAD Rate as of2026-05-16 USD to CAD Converter.
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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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Rate as of 2026-05-16USD → CAD Converter
$
🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇨🇦
CA$1.40
Rate: 1 USD = 1.4000 CAD
Common conversions
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇨🇦 CAD |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | CA$1.40 |
| $10.00 | CA$14.00 |
| $100.00 | CA$140.00 |
| $500.00 | CA$700.00 |
| $1,000.00 | CA$1,400.00 |
| $5,000.00 | CA$7,000.00 |
| $10,000.00 | CA$14,000.00 |
| $50,000.00 | CA$70,000.00 |
| $100,000.00 | CA$140,000.00 |
✨ Mid-market rate · 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
❓ 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.
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