Profit Calculator USD/JPY
Using estimated rate
Calculate profit for USD/JPY
Inputs
Calculate price difference
149.900 - 149.260 = 0.640
= 64.0 pips
Calculate pip value
For {pair}, approximately {value} per standard lot 0.5 lots = $3.34
= $3.34
Multiply by pip value
64.0 × $3.34
= $214.05
For USD/JPY profit calculations: USD/JPY uses 2-decimal pricing (0.01 per pip) since JPY is valued in hundreds per unit. This major pair has typical spreads of 0.7-1.2 pips with high liquidity across all sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate profit for a USD/JPY trade?
For USD/JPY, profit = (exit price - entry price) × lot size × contract size (100,000). For 2-decimal pairs, divide price difference by 0.01 to get pips.
How do I convert USD/JPY profit to my account currency?
If your account is in JPY, profit is already in that currency. Otherwise, convert using the current exchange rate between JPY and your account currency.
Does spread affect my USD/JPY profit calculation?
Yes, spread reduces profit on USD/JPY trades. You pay the spread when entering, so your trade starts slightly negative. Factor this cost into your profit targets.