For XAUUSD, 0.01 lot is usually about $0.10 per pip , so $15 is about 150 pips. On many retail platforms, gold is quoted with 1 pip = $0.10 move in price, and a 0.01 lot position is typically 1 ounce, making each pip worth about $0.10.

Quick math

  • 1 pip at 0.01 lot = $0.10
  • $15 ÷ $0.10 = 150 pips

Important note

Some brokers show points and pips differently on gold, so the exact value can vary by platform. If your broker uses a different pip definition, the number may change slightly.

In plain English

If you’re trading 0.01 lot XAUUSD , a $15 profit or loss is usually the same as a 150-pip move in your favor or against you, depending on how your broker labels gold price movement.