CAD to USD Converter (Canadian Dollar to US Dollar)
1 CAD = 0.708579 USD at the saved rate of 2026-11-10. See what a Canadian dollar amount is worth in US dollars, from a gas fill to a yearly salary.
For a Canadian, the question starts with a purse of CAD, issued by the Bank of Canada and divided into 100 cents. A price in the United States is quoted in US dollars, even though the sign looks the same, so a conversion is needed whenever Canadians cross the border or order from an American store.
The Canadian-to-US direction is used by people who cross the border for shopping in Buffalo, Seattle or Bellingham, by Canadians who spend winter in Florida or Arizona, by freelancers and exporters paid in US dollars, and by workers who compare a Canadian pay offer with one in the United States. Students planning an exchange year in the United States use it too.
How to use this tool
- Type an amount in CAD to see it in USD, or type in the USD box to convert the other way.
- Read the rate line under the boxes: it shows the saved rate and its date.
- Use the tables below for common amounts, or open the currency converter for any other currency.
Formula
USD amount = CAD amount × rate
CAD amount = USD amount ÷ rate
The rate is the value of 1 CAD in USD in the snapshot of 2026-11-10, read from a table of exchange rates against the US dollar. A bank's buying and selling rates sit on either side of this mid-market figure.
Example
Two conversions at the saved rate:
1,500 CAD × 0.708579 = 1,062.87 USD
60 USD ÷ 0.708579 = 84.68 CAD
CAD to USD table
Common amounts in CAD converted to USD at the saved rate of 2026-11-10.
| Canadian Dollar (CAD) | US Dollar (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.7086 |
| 5 | 3.54 |
| 10 | 7.09 |
| 20 | 14.17 |
| 50 | 35.43 |
| 100 | 70.86 |
| 200 | 141.72 |
| 250 | 177.14 |
| 500 | 354.29 |
| 1,000 | 708.58 |
| 2,000 | 1,417.16 |
| 5,000 | 3,542.9 |
| 10,000 | 7,085.79 |
| 50,000 | 35,428.96 |
| 100,000 | 70,857.91 |
USD to CAD table
The other direction, for amounts often quoted in USD.
| US Dollar (USD) | Canadian Dollar (CAD) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.41 |
| 5 | 7.06 |
| 10 | 14.11 |
| 20 | 28.23 |
| 50 | 70.56 |
| 100 | 141.13 |
| 200 | 282.26 |
| 500 | 705.64 |
| 1,000 | 1,411.28 |
| 5,000 | 7,056.38 |
Spending Canadian dollars in the United States
A credit card from a Canadian bank is billed in Canadian dollars, so the issuer converts each US payment and often adds a foreign transaction fee. Some shops near the border will take Canadian cash, but they set their own rate, which is rarely favorable. If a terminal offers to charge in Canadian dollars, that is dynamic currency conversion, and paying in US dollars is normally the better choice.
Sales tax in the United States is added at checkout and varies by state, county and city, so the price on a tag is usually lower than the total. Tipping is expected in restaurants and many services.
Carrying money across the border
Travelers entering the United States with more than $10,000 in currency or monetary instruments must report it to Customs and Border Protection. The limit is an amount in total, and counts Canadian cash in its US dollar value. It is not a ban, only a reporting obligation.
Quick mental estimate
Divide CAD by 1.4 for a rough USD figure: 20 CAD → about 14.29 USD. That shortcut is 0.8% below the saved rate.
Rates move every day, so recheck the rate line before you rely on a shortcut.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my Canadian card charge extra in the US?
Many Canadian cards charge a foreign transaction fee on purchases in other currencies, in addition to the network exchange rate. Your cardholder agreement lists the percentage.
Do Americans accept Canadian coins?
Rarely. Shops are not obliged to accept foreign cash, and coins are not worth exchanging at most banks, so spend them in Canada before you go.
Is a Canadian salary comparable to a US one after converting?
The conversion gives the equivalent amount only. Taxes, health coverage, housing and living costs differ, and none of that is included in the exchange rate.
Is this the live exchange rate?
No. The page uses a snapshot of mid-market rates saved when the site was last updated, and the rate line shows its date. Your bank, card issuer or transfer service quotes its own rate, usually with a margin or fee, so the amount you actually receive will differ.
Sources
This is an estimate for general information, not financial or tax advice. Fees, rates and rules change, so check the current terms of the platform, carrier or provider before you rely on it. You use the result at your own risk. How we check our calculators · Full disclaimer
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