XAUUSD Pip & Point Value Breakdown
Find the exact dollar value of 1 pip or point on XAUUSD. Compare standard, mini, and micro lots instantly based on verified contract specifications.
On XAUUSD, 1 pip equals $10 on a 1.00 standard lot (100 ounces). A 0.10 mini lot is $1.00/pip, and a 0.01 micro lot is $0.10/pip. If your account currency matches the quote currency (USD), this value is fixed; cross pairs adjust dynamically with live rates.
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XAU/USD (Gold) Specifications
Worked Math Example: XAUUSD
Understanding pip valuation allows you to forecast financial profit and loss per price tick accurately before entering a trade on XAUUSD:
A 1-pip movement on 1.00 standard lot yields exactly $10 USD.
Monetary value per pip scales in exact linear proportion with your executed lot size.
Expected dollar gain or loss if XAUUSD moves 30 pips with a 0.50 lot position.
Trade Planning on XAUUSD
Use pip value calculation to manage position sizing, stop distances, and capital exposure on XAUUSD:
Prop Firm Challenge Risk Matrix: XAUUSD
Prop firm evaluations enforce strict 5% max daily drawdown and 10% max total loss rules. To protect your funded evaluation on XAUUSD, never risk more than 0.5% to 1.0% per trade. Below is your calibrated lot size breakdown across standard evaluation balances using a 50 pip stop loss:
| Account Size | Target Risk % | Max $ Risk | Stop Loss | Recommended Lot | 5% Daily Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | 1% | $100.00 | 50 pips | 0.2 lots | $500 |
| $50,000 | 0.75% | $375.00 | 50 pips | 0.75 lots | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | 0.5% | $500.00 | 50 pips | 1 lots | $5,000 |
| $200,000 | 0.5% | $1000.00 | 50 pips | 2 lots | $10,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 1 pip worth on XAUUSD?
On a 1.00 standard lot (100 ounces), 1 pip is worth exactly $10. Scale down to a 0.10 mini lot, and it drops to $1.00 per pip. On a 0.01 micro lot, you are looking at $0.10 per pip. If your account currency matches the quote currency (USD), this payout is fixed.
How do you calculate the pip value for XAUUSD?
Multiply the contract size (100 ounces) by the minimum price increment (0.1). That gives you the base dollar value per pip. For cross pairs or indirect quotes, our engine automatically divides by the current exchange rate so you don't have to calculate it by hand.
Why calculate pip value before opening an order?
Because stop-loss distance is only half the equation. A 30-pip stop on a 1.00 lot of XAUUSD risks $300.00. If your maximum planned loss is $100, entering that position will blow past your risk limit. Knowing the exact pip value lets you scale down to the right fractional lot size before you click Buy or Sell.
Market Specifications & Execution Reference
Contract multipliers for XAUUSD adhere to standard retail and prime broker conventions (100 ounces per 1.00 lot, priced to 2 decimal places). In disciplined trading, position sizing is dictated by technical invalidation levels rather than broker margin limits. Prop trading evaluation rules (such as FTMO, FundedNext, and 5%ers) enforce strict 5% maximum daily drawdown limits and 10% total trailing drawdown rules. Sizing each trade between 0.5% and 1.5% prevents losing streaks from breaching daily equity thresholds. All calculations execute client-side in your local browser for zero execution latency.