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.