US Dollar / Swiss Franc
USD/CHF Pip Value
Nicknamed 'Swissy', often traded as a relative-safe-haven pair.
- Base currency
- USD
- Quote currency
- CHF
- Pip size
- 0.0001
- Pip value (standard lot)
- Depends on the current rate — see calculator
How USD/CHF pip value works
pip value (quote currency) = pip size × units traded. USD/CHF uses the standard pip size of 0.0001.
Because the quote currency is CHF (not USD), pip value must be converted at the current CHF/USD rate — enter that rate in the pip value calculator.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the pip size for USDCHF?
- 0.0001 — non-JPY pairs use 0.0001.
- What is the pip value for USDCHF?
- Pip value depends on the current CHF/CHF rate since the quote currency (CHF) isn't USD — use the pip value calculator with today's rate for an exact figure.
- What does USDCHF mean?
- US Dollar / Swiss Franc: the base currency is USD and the quote (counter) currency is CHF. The price shows how many CHF it takes to buy 1 USD.
- What is USDCHF known for?
- Nicknamed 'Swissy', often traded as a relative-safe-haven pair.
- How do I size a position on USDCHF?
- Use the lot size calculator with your account risk % and stop-loss in pips — it applies this pair's pip size automatically.
Reference last reviewed 2026-06-01. Pip size and quote/base currency conventions rarely change, but always confirm against your broker's contract specs.