Calculate R:R ratio, break-even win rate and dollar risk for any setup. Pre-loaded for Gold. Adjust inputs below for instant results.
Gold (XAU/USD) pip size is $0.01 — so 1 pip on a standard 100oz lot = $1. At today's gold prices (~$2,000–$2,500/oz), a 10-pip move on 1 lot = $10. Spreads typically run 0.3–1.5 pips ($0.30–$1.50 per lot). Use the calculator below for your exact lot size.
Calculate pip value belowPip Size
0.01
Pip Value (1 lot)
$1.00
Avg Spread
0.3–1.5 pips
Active Session
London, New York
R:R = Take-Profit Pips ÷ Stop-Loss Pips
Example (XAU/USD): XAU/USD SL = 20 pips, TP = 60 pips → R:R = 3.0 · Break-even win rate = 25%
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 = $100 P&L.
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Risk / Reward Ratio
1 : 2.00
Risk ($)
−$300.00
Reward ($)
+$600.00
Break-even WR
33.3%
Rating
✓ Good
Break-Even Win Rate by R:R Ratio
| Ratio | Break-even Win % |
|---|---|
| 1 : 0.5 | 66.7% |
| 1 : 1 | 50.0% |
| 1 : 1.5 | 40.0% |
| 1 : 2← yours | 33.3% |
| 1 : 2.5 | 28.6% |
| 1 : 3 | 25.0% |
| 1 : 5 | 16.7% |
Formula: Break-even win rate = 1 ÷ (1 + R:R) × 100%. Your current ratio is highlighted above.
Expected Value — 1:2.00 R:R
| Win Rate | EV per trade |
|---|---|
| 40% | +20.0¢ / $1 risk |
| 45% | +35.0¢ / $1 risk |
| 50% | +50.0¢ / $1 risk |
| 55% | +65.0¢ / $1 risk |
| 60% | +80.0¢ / $1 risk |
| 65% | +95.0¢ / $1 risk |
EV = (Win Rate × R:R) − (1 − Win Rate). Positive EV means the strategy is profitable long-term.
Break-even win rate = 1 ÷ (1 + R:R). A 1:2 ratio requires winning only 33% of trades to break even. Professional traders target at least 1:2.