Select a currency pair and enter your lot size to calculate the pip value in your account currency.
Select a currency pair and lot size to calculate the pip value. Results update instantly as you change inputs.
| Pair | Pip Value | Contract |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | $10.00 | 100,000 units |
| GBP/USD | $10.00 | 100,000 units |
| USD/JPY | $6.50 | 100,000 units |
| USD/CHF | $11.20 | 100,000 units |
| AUD/USD | $10.00 | 100,000 units |
| XAU/USD (Gold) | $1.00 | 100 oz |
Pip values are approximate and based on standard contract specifications. Actual values may vary by broker. For cross-currency pairs, values depend on current exchange rates.
Follow these simple steps to calculate pip value for any forex pair.
Choose from 25+ forex pairs including majors like EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, minors like EUR/GBP, and metals like XAU/USD. The calculator automatically adjusts pip size for each pair.
Type your lot size or use the quick preset buttons (0.01 micro to 2.00 lots). The calculator updates results in real time as you adjust the lot size.
See your pip value per pip, per 10 pips, and per 100 pips. Use these values to calculate potential profit or loss before entering a trade.
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| Pair | Pip Size | Pip Value (1 Lot) | 100 Pips |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.0001 | $10.00 | $1,000 |
| GBP/USD | 0.0001 | $10.00 | $1,000 |
| USD/JPY | 0.01 | ~$6.60 | ~$660 |
| USD/CHF | 0.0001 | ~$11.20 | ~$1,120 |
| AUD/USD | 0.0001 | $10.00 | $1,000 |
| XAU/USD | 0.01 | $1.00 | $100 |
| XAG/USD | 0.001 | $5.00 | $500 |
Key concepts every trader should understand about pip values in forex trading.
A pipette is 1/10th of a pip. Many brokers now quote prices to 5 decimal places for standard pairs, showing pipettes. A move from 1.10001 to 1.10011 is 1 pip or 10 pipettes.
Japanese Yen pairs use 2 decimal places for pips instead of 4. USD/JPY at 149.50 to 149.60 is a 10-pip move. The pip value per lot is approximately $6.50 (varies with exchange rate).
Pip value scales linearly with lot size. A micro lot (0.01) on EUR/USD has a pip value of $0.10. A standard lot (1.00) has $10 per pip. Always know your pip value before trading.
If your account is in EUR and you trade EUR/USD, your pip value in EUR differs from the USD value. Most brokers handle the conversion automatically, but be aware of this when planning trades.
XAU/USD (gold) uses $0.01 as 1 pip with 100 oz per lot, giving a pip value of $1.00 per standard lot. Silver (XAG/USD) uses $0.001 per pip with 5,000 oz per lot.
Calculate pip value before entering any United Kings signal. Knowing that a 50-pip stop loss on EUR/USD at 0.10 lots risks $5 helps you decide if the trade fits your risk management plan.
Common questions about pip values and the pip calculator.
The value of 1 pip depends on the currency pair and lot size. For EUR/USD with 1 standard lot (100,000 units), 1 pip = $10. For 0.10 lots (mini), 1 pip = $1. For 0.01 lots (micro), 1 pip = $0.10. JPY pairs and metals have different pip values.
Pip Value = Lot Size x Contract Size x Pip Size. For EUR/USD at 1 lot: 1 x 100,000 x 0.0001 = $10 per pip. For USD/JPY, you also need to divide by the exchange rate to get the value in USD. Our calculator does this automatically for all pairs.
JPY pairs use 0.01 as the pip size instead of 0.0001 because the Japanese Yen is worth much less than a dollar. USD/JPY at 150.00 means 1 JPY = ~$0.0067. The larger pip size compensates for this, keeping trade values reasonable.
For XAUUSD, 1 pip = $0.01 price movement. With a standard lot (100 troy ounces), the pip value is $1.00 per pip. So a 100-pip move ($1.00 price change) on 1 lot equals $100. Use our XAUUSD Calculator for gold-specific calculations.
Yes. If your account is in USD and you trade EUR/USD, pip value is straightforward ($10/lot). But if your account is in EUR and you trade EUR/USD, the pip value gets converted using the current EUR/USD rate. Most brokers handle this conversion automatically.
Stop loss distance depends on the market conditions, timeframe, and pair volatility. Typical ranges: EUR/USD (20-50 pips), GBP/USD (30-60 pips), XAUUSD (50-150 pips). Use the pip calculator to see how much each pip costs at your lot size, then set your stop loss based on your maximum risk per trade.
A pip calculator is one of the most fundamental tools for any forex trader. Understanding how much each pip is worth in your account currency before entering a trade is essential for proper risk management. Whether you trade EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, or gold (XAUUSD), knowing your pip value helps you make informed decisions about position sizing and risk.
The pip value formula varies depending on the currency pair type. For pairs where USD is the quote currency (EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD), the pip value per standard lot is always $10. For pairs where USD is the base currency (USD/JPY, USD/CHF, USD/CAD), the pip value depends on the current exchange rate. Our pip calculator handles all these calculations automatically for over 25 currency pairs.
Professional traders always calculate pip value before entering a trade. This allows them to determine exact lot sizes based on their risk tolerance. For example, if you want to risk $100 on a 50-pip stop loss, you need a pip value of $2 per pip, which means trading 0.20 lots on EUR/USD. Without knowing pip value, position sizing becomes guesswork.
United Kings provides professional forex trading signals to over 13,000 VIP traders worldwide. Combine our pip calculator with our real-time forex signals for complete trade management. Every signal includes precise entry, stop loss, and take profit levels that you can use with this calculator to determine optimal position sizes.