How pip value is calculated

Pip value = units traded × pip size, in the quote currency, then converted to your account currency.

  • Most pairs: pip size 0.0001
  • Yen pairs: pip size 0.01

Quick reference for EUR/USD on a USD account

Lot size Pip value
1.00 $10.00
0.10 $1.00
0.01 $0.10

Why it matters

Knowing the pip value tells you exactly how much money a price move means for your position, before you open the trade.