Calculate Forex PIP Value
PIP Value by Pair & Lot Size (Live)
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PIP Value = (0.0001 × Lots × Contract) / Price (for XXX/USD). JPY: 0.01. Source: OANDA, MT5.
Forex PIP Value Calculator 2025: Per Lot, Risk per Pip, Position Sizing
PIP value determines profit/loss per price move. In 2025, traders use micro lots and CFD pip values for precision. This forex pip value calculator computes value for any pair, lot size, and account currency. Essential for risk management and position sizing.
What Is a PIP?
PIP = Price Interest Point. 4th decimal in most pairs (0.0001). JPY: 2nd decimal (0.01). EUR/USD 1.0800 → 1.0801 = 1 pip.
PIP Value Formula
PIP Value = (PIP Size × Lots × Contract Size) / Price. Standard lot EUR/USD: $10/pip. USD/JPY: ~¥1,000/pip.
Standard vs Mini vs Micro
- Standard (1.0): 100,000 units → $10/pip (USD quote)
- Mini (0.1): 10,000 → $1/pip
- Micro (0.01): 1,000 → $0.10/pip
- Nano (0.001): 100 → $0.01/pip
JPY Pairs
USD/JPY 150.50 → 150.51 = 1 pip (0.01). PIP Value = (0.01 / 150.50) × 100,000 = ¥6.64/pip ≈ $0.044/pip.
Gold (XAU/USD) PIP
1 pip = $0.01. 1 lot (100 oz) at $2,350: $1/pip. 0.1 lot: $0.10/pip.
Oil, Indices, Crypto CFDs
- USOIL: 1 pip = $0.01, 1 lot = 1,000 bbl → $10/pip
- SPX500: 1 pip = 0.1 point, 1 lot = 50 → $5/pip
- BTCUSD: 1 pip = $1, 1 lot = 1 BTC → $1/pip
Account Currency Conversion
EUR account, USD/JPY trade: Convert ¥ to € via USD. Use Currency Converter.
PIP Value Example
0.5 lots GBP/USD, account USD: $5/pip. 80 pips profit = $400.
Risk Management with PIP Value
Risk 1% of $10K = $100. 50-pip stop → $2/pip → 0.2 lots. Use Position Size.
Top 10 High PIP Value Pairs
- XAU/USD: $1/pip (1 lot)
- USOIL: $10/pip
- SPX500: $5/pip
- USD/MXN: ~$0.50/pip
- GBP/JPY: ~$6.60/pip
Broker Variations
ECN vs Market Maker: Same pip math. Check contract specs. MT4/5 auto-calculates.
Future of PIP Trading
2025+: Fractional pips (0.1 pip), AI risk alerts, auto-position sizing.
Conclusion: Know Your PIP
Use our forex pip value calculator before every trade. Pair with Margin and Leverage.
Data simulated. Not advice.
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