Formula for Gold
Risk budget ÷ (stop-loss distance × 100)
This tool assumes a multiplier of 100 per 1.00 price movement in XAUUSD per lot.
Risk management tool
Position Sizing & Lot Size Calculator
Estimate a position size from your capital, chosen risk limit, and stop-loss distance before planning an order.
Choose an asset
Each asset uses the multiplier shown with its calculation assumptions.
XAUUSD
Enter your trade plan
Stop-loss distance is the absolute difference between entry and stop-loss prices, so you can use the tool for long or short plans.
Estimate
Position size for your risk limit
Calculated position size
0.13lot
- Risk budget
- USD 200
- Risk after rounding to trade size
- USD 195
- Stop-loss distance
- 15 points
- Contract multiplier
- 100 USD per price unit / lot
Position size is rounded down to the minimum trading increment so the estimate stays within the selected risk budget.
Before using this estimate
- The estimate uses the displayed multiplier; it is not a recommendation to buy or sell an asset.
- It excludes fees, taxes, slippage, currency conversion, and gap risk.
- Gold, Bitcoin, and oil multipliers can vary by broker, account type, and contract size.
- Check current product terms and contract sizes with your provider before placing an order.