Silver (XAGUSD) Lot Size Calculator
Silver (XAGUSD) is the second most popular precious metal for traders. More volatile than gold, silver offers larger percentage moves but requires careful position sizing due to its unpredictable nature.
Silver is more volatile than gold—moves of 3-5% in a single day are not uncommon. Its pip structure is also different: 1 pip = $0.001 movement. Additionally, silver has industrial uses (electronics, solar panels), making it more sensitive to economic cycles than pure safe-haven gold.
Example Calculation
Step-by-step lot size calculation for XAGUSD:
The Formula
Step 1: Your Trading Parameters
Account Size
$10,000
Risk Per Trade
1%
Stop Loss
50 pips ($0.50)
Step 2: Risk Amount
$100
Maximum loss per trade
Step 3: Lot Size
$100 ÷ (50 pips ($0.50) × pip value)
0.04 lots
Risk exactly $100 with 50 pips ($0.50) SL
💡 Note: Lot size determines your risk, while leverage determines your margin requirement. With higher leverage (e.g., 1:100), you need less margin to open the same position, but your risk stays the same.
XAGUSD Volatility: High - Daily moves of 2-5% are common
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about XAGUSD lot sizing.
This page is part of our main Lot Size Calculator, which supports all forex pairs, indices, and crypto.
In silver, 1 pip = $0.001 movement. For a standard lot (5,000 oz), each pip = $5. For 0.1 lot = $0.50/pip. Check your broker's contract size.