Gold (XAU/USD) Position Size Calculator (2026)
Calculate the correct lot size based on your risk % and stop-loss distance. Pre-loaded for Gold.
XAU/USD (Gold) at a glance
Pip Size
0.01
Pip Value (1 lot)
$1.00
Avg Spread
0.3–1.5 pips
Active Session
London, New York
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Gold (XAU/USD) pip size is $0.01 — so 1 pip on a standard 100oz lot = $1. A $1 move in the gold price is 100 pips, so it is worth $100 on 1 lot — whatever the price level. Spreads typically run 0.3–1.5 pips ($0.30–$1.50 per lot). Use the calculator above for your exact lot size.
Position Size Calculator Formula
Lots = Risk Amount ÷ (SL Pips × Pip Value per Lot)
Example (XAU/USD): $10,000 account · 1% risk · 3,300-pip stop: $100 ÷ (3,300 × $1.00) = 0.03 lots
About XAU/USD — Gold / US Dollar
Gold (XAU/USD) is one of the most popular instruments for risk-hedging and inflation protection. It moves inversely to the US Dollar and real interest rates. Gold is highly sensitive to geopolitical events, Fed policy expectations, and USD strength. On a standard lot (100 oz), each $1 move = $100 P&L.
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