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Gold (XAU/USD) Risk/Reward Calculator (2026)

Calculate R:R ratio, break-even win rate and dollar risk for any setup. 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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Quick Answer

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.

Risk/Reward Calculator Formula

R:R = Take-Profit Pips ÷ Stop-Loss Pips

Example (XAU/USD): Stop 3,400 pips, target 10,200 pips → R:R = 3.0 · break-even win rate = 25%

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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