Live Converter
USD to CAD Currency Converter
Enter your value above to convert US Dollars (USD) to Canadian Dollars (CAD), or vice versa.
Real-World Examples
Where This Rate Comes Into Play
The dollar to dollar conversion looks simple on paper but shapes very different outcomes depending on who's using it.
Crossing the Border for Travel
Hotels, restaurants and shopping throughout Canada are priced in Canadian dollars, so a travel budget set in US dollars only becomes useful once converted. Currency counters at border crossings and airports tend to apply a wider margin than a Canadian bank or ATM, making it worth waiting until arrival for anything beyond a small amount of cash.
Shopping From Canadian Retailers
A number of specialty brands and regional retailers only ship from Canadian sites priced in Canadian dollars. Checking the US dollar total ahead of checkout avoids surprises once a card statement arrives, since card networks typically apply their own conversion markup on top of the rate shown at checkout.
Paying Canadian Suppliers or Contractors
US businesses working with Canadian vendors, freelancers or manufacturers often settle invoices priced in Canadian dollars while budgeting everything internally in US dollars. Timing a transfer around a favorable rate can meaningfully change the final cost.
Quick Reference
Comprehensive Conversion Table
A rounded reference table for common amounts, based on today's live rate.
| Conversion | Formula | Result (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 USD to CAD | 1 × 1.40 | CA$1.40 |
| 25 USD to CAD | 25 × 1.40 | CA$35.10 |
| 40 USD to CAD | 40 × 1.40 | CA$56.16 |
| 50 USD to CAD | 50 × 1.40 | CA$70.20 |
| 75 USD to CAD | 75 × 1.40 | CA$105.30 |
| 100 USD to CAD | 100 × 1.40 | CA$140.40 |
| 130 USD to CAD | 130 × 1.40 | CA$182.52 |
| 140 USD to CAD | 140 × 1.40 | CA$196.56 |
| 160 USD to CAD | 160 × 1.40 | CA$224.64 |
| 180 USD to CAD | 180 × 1.40 | CA$252.72 |
| 200 USD to CAD | 200 × 1.40 | CA$280.80 |
| 250 USD to CAD | 250 × 1.40 | CA$351.00 |
| 300 USD to CAD | 300 × 1.40 | CA$421.20 |
| 350 USD to CAD | 350 × 1.40 | CA$491.40 |
| 400 USD to CAD | 400 × 1.40 | CA$561.60 |
| 500 USD to CAD | 500 × 1.40 | CA$702.00 |
| 600 USD to CAD | 600 × 1.40 | CA$842.40 |
| 800 USD to CAD | 800 × 1.40 | CA$1,123.20 |
| 1,000 USD to CAD | 1,000 × 1.40 | CA$1,404.00 |
| 1,200 USD to CAD | 1,200 × 1.40 | CA$1,684.80 |
| 1,500 USD to CAD | 1,500 × 1.40 | CA$2,106.00 |
| 2,000 USD to CAD | 2,000 × 1.40 | CA$2,808.00 |
| 2,500 USD to CAD | 2,500 × 1.40 | CA$3,510.00 |
| 3,000 USD to CAD | 3,000 × 1.40 | CA$4,212.00 |
| 4,000 USD to CAD | 4,000 × 1.40 | CA$5,616.00 |
| 5,000 USD to CAD | 5,000 × 1.40 | CA$7,020.00 |
| 10,000 USD to CAD | 10,000 × 1.40 | CA$14,040.00 |
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current USD to CAD exchange rate?
About 1.40 Canadian Dollars per US Dollar at today's live rate. This shifts throughout the trading day, so the converter above will always be more accurate than a fixed number.
How much is 1 USD to CAD today?
At today's rate, 1 USD is worth roughly CA$1.40. Every other figure in the table above is simply this number scaled up.
How much is 100 USD to CAD?
100 US Dollars comes out to about CA$140 at today's rate. Since the rate shifts daily, checking the live converter before an actual transaction is worth doing.
Why does my bank quote a different rate than this page?
Banks and card networks typically add a margin on top of the mid-market rate shown here, and that spread is part of how they profit from currency exchange. Specialist transfer services often land closer to the number shown above.
What affects the USD to CAD exchange rate?
Interest rate decisions from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada tend to matter most, since capital generally flows toward whichever currency offers a better return. Oil prices also play a role given how much of Canada's economy depends on energy exports.
How often does this rate change?
Constantly during market hours, since currency trading runs nearly nonstop on weekdays. A number checked in the morning can look different by the afternoon once fresh economic data is released.
Is it better to exchange currency before crossing the border or after arriving?
Waiting until you arrive usually works out better. Currency counters at land border crossings and airports tend to offer weaker rates than a local bank or ATM once you're across.
Where does the rate shown here come from?
It comes from the wholesale currency markets where large banks trade with each other continuously — the same benchmark rate reported in financial news, without any retail markup added.