This calculator turns a pip move in Gold (XAUUSD) into a dollar figure. It uses 0.01 as the price increment for one pip and 100 oz as the size of one standard lot, so you can see what a given move is worth in US dollars before you size a position.
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What a move is worth on XAUUSD
Lot size
1 pip
10 pips
30 pips
50 pips
100 pips
500 pips
Standard · 1.0
$1.00
$10.00
$30.00
$50.00
$100.00
$500.00
Mini · 0.1
$0.10
$1.00
$3.00
$5.00
$10.00
$50.00
Micro · 0.01
$0.01
$0.10
$0.30
$0.50
$1.00
$5.00
Value in USD per position at the current rate — counts are in pips. Change your lot size or stop distance in the calculator above to match a real trade.
One pip on XAUUSD works out as 0.01 × 100 oz, already in US dollars. The table just multiplies that by your lot size and pip count.
How to use it
Select Gold (XAUUSD) and choose your lot size (standard, mini or micro).
Enter the number of pips you expect the price to move.
The calculator multiplies that move by $1.00 (or the mini/micro equivalent) to show the dollar value.
Adjust lot size or pip count to compare different trade sizes before you commit.
XAUUSD contract specification
Symbol
XAUUSD
Asset class
Precious metal
1 pip
0.01
Contract size (1 standard lot)
100 oz
Quote currency
USD
Pip value — Standard lot (1.0)
$1.00
Pip value — Mini lot (0.1)
$0.10
Pip value — Micro lot (0.01)
$0.01
Swap (long, per lot per night)
-96.61 points = -$96.61
Swap (short, per lot per night)
13.11 points = $13.11
Swap data source
XM MT5, 2026-09-05
Points per pip
1
All figures on this page are quoted directly in US dollars, so no exchange rate is involved.
Trading XAUUSD
Spread and swap differ by broker, which changes what a position actually costs you.
Count the number of times the price has moved by 0.01, since that increment defines one pip in Gold (XAUUSD). Multiply that count by the pip value for your lot size to get the dollar result.
What is 1 pip in the gold price?
One pip in Gold (XAUUSD) equals 0.01 in price terms. Confirm this matches the increment shown on your own broker's platform before you trade, since some platforms display gold with different decimal precision.
What is the pip value of XAUUSD?
The dollar value of one pip depends on lot size: $1.00 per standard lot, $0.10 per mini lot, and $0.01 per micro lot, all already expressed in US dollars. Enter your own lot size in the calculator for the exact figure.
How do I size a gold position using pips?
Start with the dollar amount you are willing to risk on the trade, then divide it by the pip value for your chosen lot size. The result is how many pips of adverse movement your stop-loss can absorb before that risk amount is used up.
What does 1 lot mean for gold pips?
One standard lot of Gold (XAUUSD) is 100 oz, and a one-pip move on that size is worth $1.00. A mini lot and a micro lot scale that same move down to $0.10 and $0.01 respectively.
Does XAUUSD charge swap for holding gold overnight?
Yes, gold positions held overnight incur a swap charge. XM MT5, 2026-09-05 shows a long swap of -96.61 points and a short swap of 13.11 points, equal to -$96.61 and $13.11 per standard lot per night, but rates vary by broker and change daily, so check your own contract spec.