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XAU/USD Position Size Calculator
Calculate position size for XAU/USD instantly, with pip value tables and a worked example.
Position size
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- Amount at risk
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- Pip value per standard lot
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- Mini lots (0.1)
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- Micro lots (0.01)
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XAU/USD pip value at a glance
0.11 pipa $0.10 move in gold
$10.00per pip, 1 lotfixed for USD-quoted pairs
100 oz1 standard lotgold contract size
| Lot size | Units | Pip value (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (1) | 100 | $10.00 |
| Mini (0.1) | 10 | $1.00 |
| Micro (0.01) | 1 | $0.10 |
Worked example
A $10,000 account risking 1% ($100) with a 50-pip stop on XAU/USD: $100 ÷ (50 × $10.00) = 0.20 lots.
How the position size formula works
Position size connects three things: how much you're willing to lose, where your stop loss is, and what each pip is worth.
Formula
Lots = (account × risk %) ÷ (stop loss in pips × pip value per lot)
Your stop comes from the chart; the lot size adjusts to fit it. Learn the full method in Position Sizing.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 1 pip on XAU/USD?
On one standard lot, one pip on XAU/USD is worth about $10.00.
What is the pip size of XAU/USD?
One pip on XAU/USD is 0.1. That is a $0.10 move; brokers define gold pips differently.
How do I calculate position size for XAU/USD?
Lots = (account × risk %) ÷ (stop loss in pips × pip value per lot). Use the calculator above.