Gold XAU/USD Profit & Lot Size Calculator
Calculate net dollar profit for Gold XAU/USD trades, pip movement values ($0.10/oz), spread friction costs, and recommended position lot sizing.
Gold (XAU/USD) Trading Mechanics and Contract Standards
Gold (XAU/USD) is one of the most liquid and volatile instruments traded on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and cTrader. A standard lot of Gold represents 100 troy ounces. A $1.00 move in spot gold price equals $100.00 profit or loss per standard lot (or $10.00 per 0.10 pip move).
Gold PnL and Pip Valuation Formulas
Price Difference ($) = Exit Price − Entry Price. Total Ounces = Lot Size × 100 oz. Gross Gold PnL ($) = Price Difference × Total Ounces. Spread Cost ($) = Spread (points) × $0.01 × Total Ounces.
How to Use This XAU/USD Gold Calculator
Enter Gold entry price, exit price, lot volume (Standard 1.0 = 100oz, Mini 0.1 = 10oz, Micro 0.01 = 1oz), broker spread points, and commission. View exact net PnL, dollar movement, and total percentage return on margin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pip in Gold XAU/USD trading?
In MetaTrader gold quotes ($2380.50), 1 pip (or point) equals $0.01 price move ($1.00/lot), while 10 pips equal $0.10 move ($10.00/lot).
Why is Gold trading leverage higher than stocks?
Forex brokers offer high leverage (1:100 to 1:500) on Gold due to extreme global institutional liquidity.