Use this XAUUSD profit calculator and gold profit calculator to estimate the gross profit or loss of a gold trade using your entry price, exit price, lot size, trade direction, and broker contract size.
Many brokers use 100 troy ounces for 1.00 standard lot of XAUUSD.
Check your broker’s symbol specification before calculating.
This calculator provides a simplified estimate of gross trading profit or loss. It does not include spread, commission, swap, slippage, currency conversion, or other broker charges. XAUUSD contract specifications can vary between brokers.
How to Use the XAUUSD Profit Calculator
The Pinoy Pip Hunter XAUUSD Profit Calculator helps you estimate the potential gross profit or loss of a gold trade before or after the position is closed.
Select whether the position is a BUY or SELL trade, enter the entry and exit prices, enter your lot size, verify the contract size used by your broker, and click Calculate Profit / Loss. If you are new to gold trading, read our beginner’s guide to XAUUSD before calculating position results.
Gold Profit Calculator for XAUUSD Trades
XAUUSD is the trading symbol commonly used for gold priced in US dollars. This gold profit calculator estimates how much a BUY or SELL position could gain or lose based on the difference between the entry and exit price, your lot size, and the contract size specified by your broker.
How Is XAUUSD Profit Calculated?
For a straightforward XAUUSD trade where the profit currency is USD, estimated gross profit or loss can be calculated using the price movement, contract size, and lot size.
XAUUSD BUY Formula
Profit or Loss = (Exit Price – Entry Price) x Contract Size x Lot Size
XAUUSD SELL Formula
Profit or Loss = (Entry Price – Exit Price) x Contract Size x Lot Size
For a more detailed explanation with examples, read How to Calculate XAUUSD Profit.
XAUUSD Profit Calculation Example
Assume your broker specifies that 1.00 standard lot of XAUUSD represents 100 troy ounces of gold.
You BUY XAUUSD at 4300.00 and close the position at 4310.00.
The price has increased by $10.
If you traded 1.00 lot: $10 x 100 x 1.00 = $1,000
The estimated gross profit would therefore be $1,000 before trading costs.
How Much Is a $1 Move in XAUUSD Worth?
Assuming a contract size of 100 ounces per standard lot, the approximate gross value of a $1 gold price movement is:
| Lot Size | $1 Gold Move | $5 Gold Move | $10 Gold Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 Lot | $1 | $5 | $10 |
| 0.10 Lot | $10 | $50 | $100 |
| 1.00 Lot | $100 | $500 | $1,000 |
These figures assume a 100-ounce contract and exclude trading costs. Learn more in our XAUUSD Lot Size Explained guide.
What Is XAUUSD Contract Size?
Contract size determines how much underlying gold is represented by one trading lot. Many XAUUSD brokers use a contract size of 100 troy ounces for 1.00 standard lot, but traders should not assume that every broker uses exactly the same specification.
Before relying on any calculation, open the symbol specification for XAUUSD in your trading platform and verify the contract size, tick size, tick value, minimum volume, and volume step.
Why Lot Size Changes XAUUSD Profit and Loss
Lot size determines the volume of your position. A larger lot size increases the monetary effect of every price movement in gold.
The same $10 movement could therefore create an approximate $10 result at 0.01 lot, $100 at 0.10 lot, or $1,000 at 1.00 lot when using a 100-ounce contract.
Larger potential profit also means larger potential loss. Position size should therefore be selected according to your risk plan rather than the amount of profit you hope to make. For more information, read the XAUUSD Risk Management Guide.
Does the Calculator Include Spread and Commission?
No. The calculator displays an estimated gross trading result based on price movement, lot size, and contract size. Your actual account result can differ because of spread, commission, overnight financing or swap, slippage, currency conversion, and other broker-specific costs.
XAUUSD Profit Calculator FAQ
How do I calculate XAUUSD profit?
A simple calculation is the price difference multiplied by contract size and lot size. For BUY positions, subtract the entry price from the exit price. For SELL positions, subtract the exit price from the entry price.
How much is a $1 move in gold at 0.01 lot?
If the broker uses a 100-ounce contract, a $1 XAUUSD movement at 0.01 lot represents approximately $1 in gross profit or loss.
How much is a $1 move in gold at 0.10 lot?
Under the same 100-ounce contract assumption, a $1 movement is approximately $10 in gross profit or loss.
How much is a $1 move in XAUUSD at 1 lot?
If one standard lot represents 100 ounces, a $1 gold movement at 1.00 lot represents approximately $100 in gross profit or loss.
Is 1 lot of XAUUSD always 100 ounces?
No. Although 100 ounces is common, contract specifications can differ between brokers and account types. Always verify the specification of the exact XAUUSD symbol you are trading.
Does leverage change the profit calculation?
Leverage mainly affects the margin required to control a position. Profit or loss for a given position is primarily determined by position size and market movement. High leverage can, however, make it easier to take excessive exposure.
What is the difference between an XAUUSD profit calculator and a gold profit calculator?
In most forex and CFD trading contexts, they refer to the same type of calculation because XAUUSD represents gold priced against the US dollar. The result depends on the price movement, lot size and the contract size used by your broker.
Final Thoughts
The XAUUSD Profit Calculator makes it easier to estimate how changes in gold price, lot size, and contract size can affect a trade.
Use the calculator as a planning and educational tool, but always verify your broker’s specifications and calculate potential loss as carefully as potential profit.