Gold (XAUUSD) Lot Size Calculator
Calculate accurate XAUUSD gold lot sizes based on dollar stop loss distance and contract specs to protect your prop firm evaluation.
How the Gold (XAUUSD) Lot Size Calculator Works
To size gold (XAUUSD) trades, multiply account balance by risk percentage for cash risk. Divide by price stop distance in dollars multiplied by contract size (standard 100 oz). On 1.00 lot, a $1 move equals $100.
Standard gold contracts equal 100 oz per lot ($1 price move = $100 profit/loss per 1.0 lot).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lots is $500 risk on gold with a $5 stop?
With a standard 100 oz contract, a $5.00 stop distance equals $500 risk per standard lot. Therefore, $500 risk allows exactly 1.00 standard lot.
Why do gold stops require price distance instead of pips?
Brokers quote gold pips differently (some use 10 cents, others 1 cent or $1). Using exact dollar price distance removes ambiguity across prop firm platforms.
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