XAUUSD Pip Value — Contract Specs & Lot Sizes

One standard lot of XAUUSD is 100 oz (1 lot) with a pip size of 0.01 (site convention; some platforms use 0.1). Pip value per standard lot: $1.00 per 0.01 move; $10.00 per 0.1 "big pip".

XAUUSD Contract Specifications

Instrument	XAUUSD — Gold / US Dollar
Contract Size (1 standard lot)	100 oz (1 lot)
Pip Size	0.01 (site convention; some platforms use 0.1)
Pip Value (1 lot)	$1.00 per 0.01 move; $10.00 per 0.1 "big pip"
USD Equivalent	$10.00 per 0.1 move (exact — quote is USD)
Minimum Lot	0.01
Maximum Lot	50–100+ (broker-dependent)
Typical Spread	10–25 points ($0.10–$0.25) raw / 25–45 points standard
Trading Hours	23/5, Sunday 22:00 – Friday 21:00 GMT (1-hour daily break)
Platform Aliases	XAU/USD, GOLD, Gold spot

XAUUSD Pip Value by Lot Size

Lot Size	Pip Value
0.01 lot	scales linearly — $1.00 per 0.01 move; $10.00 per 0.1 "big pip"
0.10 lot	scales linearly — $1.00 per 0.01 move; $10.00 per 0.1 "big pip"
1.00 lot	scales linearly — $1.00 per 0.01 move; $10.00 per 0.1 "big pip"
10.00 lot	scales linearly — $1.00 per 0.01 move; $10.00 per 0.1 "big pip"

Values scale linearly with volume: 0.01 lot = 1% of the 1-lot value, 10 lots = 10×. $10.00 per 0.1 move (exact — quote is USD)

How to Calculate XAUUSD Pip Value

pip-value-formula.txt

Pip value = pip size × contract size

XAUUSD:  0.01 (site convention; some platforms use 0.1) × 100 oz (1 lot) = $1.00 per 0.01 move; $10.00 per 0.1 "big pip" per 1 standard lot

Because the quote currency is USD, the pip value in USD is fixed regardless of price. Verify exact contract size in your platform (MT4/MT5 → Market Watch → right-click → Specification).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pip value of XAUUSD?

One pip of XAUUSD on a 1.00 standard lot is worth $1.00 per 0.01 move; $10.00 per 0.1 "big pip" ($10.00 per 0.1 move (exact — quote is USD)).

How do I calculate XAUUSD pip value?

Multiply pip size by contract size: 0.01 (site convention; some platforms use 0.1) × 100 oz (1 lot) = $1.00 per 0.01 move; $10.00 per 0.1 "big pip" per standard lot.

Does the XAUUSD pip value change?

No — with a USD quote currency the USD pip value is constant at any price level.

What is the contract size of XAUUSD?

One standard lot is 100 oz (1 lot). Minimum trade size is 0.01 lots at most brokers.

How many pips does XAUUSD move per day?

~$95 ($90–110) on average (August 2026 window) — very high volatility among the 35 instruments in our database.

Data compiled 22 August 2026 from IC Markets product specification sheets, Myfxbook live spread/swap/volatility feeds and public education sources (FOREX.com Academy, BabyPips, FXStreet). Spreads, swaps and daily ranges change continuously — values above are representative, not quotes, and vary by broker. Verify everything in your platform's contract specification window. Educational content only — not financial advice. See our Terms.

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