A pip is the foundation of every forex trade calculation. Before you can manage risk, set a stop loss, or size a position correctly, you need to know exactly what each pip is worth on your account. The calculator above gives you the answer instantly for all 10 major pairs.
Pip stands for Percentage in Point — the standardized unit of price movement in a forex pair.
| Pair Type | Example | Pip Size | Example Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD-quoted (4-decimal) | EURUSD, GBPUSD | 0.0001 | 1.08500 → 1.08510 = 1 pip |
| JPY pairs (2-decimal) | USDJPY, GBPJPY | 0.01 | 155.00 → 155.01 = 1 pip |
| Gold (XAUUSD) | XAUUSD | 0.01 | 2300.00 → 2300.01 = 1 pip |
| Pair | Pip Size | Micro (0.01) | Mini (0.1) | Standard (1.0) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURUSD | 0.0001 | $0.10 | $1.00 | $10.00 |
| GBPUSD | 0.0001 | $0.10 | $1.00 | $10.00 |
| AUDUSD | 0.0001 | $0.10 | $1.00 | $10.00 |
| NZDUSD | 0.0001 | $0.10 | $1.00 | $10.00 |
| USDJPY | 0.01 | ~$0.065 | ~$0.65 | ~$6.45 |
| USDCAD | 0.0001 | ~$0.074 | ~$0.74 | ~$7.35 |
| USDCHF | 0.0001 | ~$0.111 | ~$1.11 | ~$11.11 |
| GBPJPY | 0.01 | ~$0.065 | ~$0.65 | ~$6.45 |
| EURJPY | 0.01 | ~$0.065 | ~$0.65 | ~$6.45 |
| XAUUSD | 0.01 | $0.01 | $0.10 | $1.00 |
JPY pair values vary with exchange rate. Use the calculator above for current values.
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GBPUSD is my most logged pair — probably 1,500+ sessions over three years. What improved my results most wasn't finding better setups. It was cutting the sessions I shouldn't have been in. Asian session Cable: gone. First 5 mins of London: gone. BoE week without a view: gone. My trade frequency dropped 40%. Profit factor went from 1.2 to 1.8. Less is genuinely more. Golf taught me that before trading did.
What is a pip in forex?
A pip is the standardized smallest price unit in forex. For most pairs it is the 4th decimal place (0.0001). For JPY pairs it is the 2nd decimal place (0.01). For Gold (XAUUSD) it is also 0.01.
How much is 1 pip worth on EURUSD?
On a standard lot (1.0) of EURUSD, 1 pip = $10.00. On a mini lot (0.1) = $1.00. On a micro lot (0.01) = $0.10. This value is fixed because USD is the counter currency.
Why does USDJPY pip value change?
Because USD is the base currency of USDJPY, the pip value in JPY is fixed (0.01 × lot units), but converting to USD depends on the current rate. At 155.00 it is $6.45 per standard lot; at 145.00 it would be $6.90.
How do I calculate pips on Gold XAUUSD?
Gold pips are in cents: 1 pip = $0.01. On a standard Gold lot (100 oz), 1 pip = $1.00. Gold moves hundreds of pips daily, so express risk in dollar terms: a $15 stop on 1 lot Gold = $15 × 100 oz = $1,500 risk.
How do I use pip value to manage risk?
Risk ($) = Stop Loss Pips × Pip Value × Lot Size. For example: 25-pip stop, 0.2 lots EURUSD = 25 × $10 × 0.2 = $50. Use the position size calculator to work backwards from your target risk amount to the correct lot size.
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