USD to CAD Today — Live 1 US Dollar in Canadian Dollar
Live USD to CAD exchange rate. Convert US Dollar (USD) to Canadian Dollar (CAD) at today's mid-market rate — free, instant, and refreshed every minute.
As of 3 Nov 2026, 5:32 am IST, 1 USD = 1.3981 CAD.
USD → CAD Converter
Live rate: 1 USD = 1.40 CAD
About the USD/CAD exchange rate
The USD/CAD rate tells you how many Canadian Dollar you get for one US Dollar. It's quoted as a live mid-market rate — the midpoint between the buy and sell prices dealt on the global forex market. That's the fairest number to start from before comparing bank, card, or money-transfer quotes.
People in Canada track USD to CAD for remittances from United States, travel budgets, international invoices, card transactions abroad, tuition payments, and cross-border investments. Whether you're sending money home, paying a supplier, or booking a flight, the live USD/CAD number on this page is the same reference rate used by financial data providers.
USD to CAD conversion table
Common USD amounts converted to CAD at today's live rate — updates every minute.
| USD | CAD | CAD | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1 | C$1.40 | C$1 | $0.72 |
| $5 | C$6.99 | C$5 | $3.58 |
| $10 | C$13.98 | C$10 | $7.15 |
| $20 | C$27.96 | C$20 | $14.31 |
| $50 | C$69.90 | C$50 | $35.76 |
| $100 | C$139.81 | C$100 | $71.53 |
| $200 | C$279.62 | C$200 | $143.05 |
| $500 | C$699.05 | C$500 | $357.63 |
| $1,000 | C$1,398.09 | C$1,000 | $715.26 |
| $2,000 | C$2,796.18 | C$2,000 | $1,430.52 |
| $5,000 | C$6,990.45 | C$5,000 | $3,576.31 |
| $10,000 | C$13,980.90 | C$10,000 | $7,152.62 |
USD to CAD currency chart — today's high, low and change
Interactive USD/CAD chart over 7 days, 1 month, 3 months, 1 year and 5 years, with today's rate, previous close, daily change, period high, low, average and volatility.
USD/CAD volatility over the selected range: 2.08%. Historical mid-market rates from the European Central Bank (frankfurter.app) with an open daily-rates fallback for currencies outside the ECB set. Weekends and holidays use the previous trading day's close, so "today's high / low" reflects the latest close versus the previous close rather than intraday ticks.
What moves the USD to CAD rate?
- Interest-rate decisions from the United States and Canada central banks
- Inflation data and GDP growth in both economies
- Trade balance, remittance flows, and oil-price swings
- Global risk sentiment and moves in the US Dollar Index (DXY)
- Foreign portfolio investment and equity-market flows
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 USD to CAD today?
1 USD to CAD today is the live mid-market price of one US Dollar in Canadian Dollar. The exact value is shown in the live rate card and converter at the top of this page and refreshes every minute during market hours.
How is the USD/CAD exchange rate calculated?
We take the live USD→USD and CAD→USD rates from open exchange-rate feeds and derive USD/CAD as (CAD per USD) ÷ (USD per USD). That gives you the mid-market rate — the midpoint between the buy and sell prices on the global forex market.
Is the USD to CAD rate on this page the same as what my bank gives me?
No. Banks, cards and money-transfer apps quote a customer rate that includes a spread of roughly 1–4% above the mid-market USD/CAD rate. Comparing your provider's quote with the live number here is the fastest way to see the FX fee you're paying.
Why does the USD to CAD rate keep changing?
USD/CAD is a live forex rate. It moves continuously as banks, funds and businesses trade currencies around the world. Interest-rate decisions, inflation data, oil prices, and cross-border flows can all shift the rate several times per minute.
How can I convert a larger amount from USD to CAD?
Use the converter at the top — type any amount of US Dollar (USD) and the equivalent Canadian Dollar (CAD) is calculated instantly at the same live rate. The quick amount table also shows common values (1, 10, 100, 1000, up to 10,000 USD).
When are USD/CAD markets open?
Forex trades 24 hours a day, five days a week — from Monday morning in Sydney to Friday evening in New York. On weekends the rate you see reflects Friday's close until Asian markets reopen on Monday.