XAUUSD Lot Size & Pip Calculator (Gold)
Calculate XAUUSD pip value, points, lot size, margin and profit for any account currency.
XAUUSD is the price of one troy ounce of gold in US dollars. Gold is a classic safe-haven asset, and it typically reacts to real US interest rates, the strength of the dollar, Federal Reserve expectations, central-bank buying and geopolitical stress. Because it pays no yield, rising real rates tend to weigh on it. Volume is highest during the London session and the overlap with New York, when COMEX futures are most active, and US data such as jobs and inflation reports often trigger fast moves. The maths is where traders get caught out: 1 standard lot is 100 ounces, so every $1 change in the gold price is worth $100 per lot. Most retail traders call 0.10 a pip and 0.01 a point.
XAUUSD Pip Value Calculator
Varies by broker – check your broker's contract specification.
= 100 units
- Point value (0.01 move)
- $1.00
- Pip value in USD
- $10.00
- Pip size
- 0.1
How this was calculated
Pip value (USD) = 1 lots × 100 × 0.1 = 10 USD Account currency is USD: no conversion
Currency conversion uses ECB reference rates via Frankfurter, as of 2026-10-30. Results are estimates; check your broker's contract specifications.
| Lots | Pip value | 10 pips | 50 pips | 100 pips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | $0.10 | $1.00 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| 0.1 | $1.00 | $10.00 | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| 0.5 | $5.00 | $50.00 | $250.00 | $500.00 |
| 1 | $10.00 | $100.00 | $500.00 | $1,000.00 |
| 5 | $50.00 | $500.00 | $2,500.00 | $5,000.00 |
| 10 | $100.00 | $1,000.00 | $5,000.00 | $10,000.00 |
XAUUSD Lot Size Calculator
Varies by broker – check your broker's contract specification.
1 pip = 0.1 on XAUUSD
- Rounded down (0.01 step)
- 0.50 lots
- Mini lots (0.1)
- 5.00
- Micro lots (0.01)
- 50.0
- Units
- 50
- Money at risk
- $100.00
- Stop-loss distance
- 20.0 pips
- Pip value per 1 lot
- $10.00
How this was calculated
Risk = 10000 × 1% = $100.00 Pip value per lot = $10.00 Lots = $100.00 ÷ (20.0 pips × $10.00) = 0.5000
Currency conversion uses ECB reference rates via Frankfurter, as of 2026-10-30. Results are estimates; check your broker's contract specifications.
XAUUSD Margin Calculator
Default value – enter the current price from your platform.
Varies by broker – check your broker's contract specification.
= 100 units
- Position notional
- $400,000.00
- Leverage
- 1:100
- Margin as % of notional
- 1.00%
How this was calculated
Notional = 1 × 100 × 4000.00 USD → $400,000.00 Margin = $400,000.00 ÷ 100 = $4,000.00
Currency conversion uses ECB reference rates via Frankfurter, as of 2026-10-30. Results are estimates; check your broker's contract specifications.
| Leverage | Required margin |
|---|---|
| 1:10 | $40,000.00 |
| 1:20 | $20,000.00 |
| 1:30 | $13,333.33 |
| 1:50 | $8,000.00 |
| 1:100 | $4,000.00 |
| 1:200 | $2,000.00 |
| 1:500 | $800.00 |
| 1:1000 | $400.00 |
XAUUSD Profit Calculator
Varies by broker – check your broker's contract specification.
= 100 units
- Pips gained / lost
- 50.0
- Direction
- Buy (long)
How this was calculated
Move = (4005.00 − 4000.00) × +1 = 5 P&L (USD) = move × 1 × 100 P&L (USD) = $500.00
Currency conversion uses ECB reference rates via Frankfurter, as of 2026-10-30. Results are estimates; check your broker's contract specifications.
XAUUSD Points Calculator
Varies by broker – check your broker's contract specification.
= 100 units
1 point on XAUUSD = 0.01. Use a negative number for a loss.
- Points
- 100.0
- Value per point
- $1.00
- 1 point equals
- 0.01 price move
How this was calculated
Profit = 100.0 points × 0.01 × 100 × 1 lots = $100.00
Currency conversion uses ECB reference rates via Frankfurter, as of 2026-10-30. Results are estimates; check your broker's contract specifications.
XAUUSD contract specification
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Symbol | XAUUSD |
| Name | Gold / US Dollar |
| Contract size (1 lot) | 100 |
| Pip size | 0.1 |
| Point size | 0.01 |
| Digits | 2 |
| Quote currency | USD |
| Pip value per 1 lot | $10.00 |
Contract size varies by broker – check your broker's contract specification.
XAUUSD pip value by account currency
| Lots | USD | EUR | GBP | JPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | $0.10 | €0.09 | £0.07 | ¥15.73 |
| 0.1 | $1.00 | €0.90 | £0.75 | ¥157 |
| 1 | $10.00 | €8.95 | £7.46 | ¥1,573 |
| 5 | $50.00 | €44.75 | £37.32 | ¥7,863 |
Per pip (0.1 move). Converted with ECB reference rates as of 2026-10-30.
XAUUSD money at risk (USD account)
| Stop-loss | 0.01 lot | 0.1 lot | 1 lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pips | $1.00 | $10.00 | $100.00 |
| 20 pips | $2.00 | $20.00 | $200.00 |
| 50 pips | $5.00 | $50.00 | $500.00 |
| 100 pips | $10.00 | $100.00 | $1,000.00 |
Stop-loss distance in pips multiplied by the pip value for each position size.
XAUUSD margin for 1 lot (USD account)
| Leverage | Required margin |
|---|---|
| 1:30 | $13,333.33 |
| 1:100 | $4,000.00 |
| 1:500 | $800.00 |
Price used: 4,000.00 (default value – no live feed; enter the current price in the calculator).
Calculation notes
- Common convention: 1 pip = $0.10 = $10 per lot; 1 point = $0.01 = $1 per lot. Some brokers and traders call 0.01 a pip, so a '50-pip' stop may mean $0.50 or $5.00; confirm which one you use.
- A $1 price move = $100 per lot, $10 per 0.1 lot and $1 per 0.01 lot.
- Margin = lots × 100 oz × price ÷ leverage, so it rises as gold rises; contract size can differ by broker, so check the specification.
FAQ
How much is 1 pip on gold with 1 lot?
Using the 0.10 pip convention: 1 × 100 oz × $0.10 = $10 per pip. A point ($0.01) is $1 per lot. If your broker calls $0.01 a pip, a pip is $1 per lot.
What lot size for gold with a $10,000 account and a $5 stop?
Risking 2% ($200): a $5 stop is 50 pips at $10 per pip per lot, so lots = $200 ÷ (50 × $10) = 0.4 lots.
How much does 0.01 lot of gold make per $10 move?
0.01 × 100 oz = 1 oz, so a $10 move = $10 profit or loss.