Forex Trading Calculator
Calculate optimal position size, risk amount, and lot sizes for your forex trades
Position Size Calculator
Enter your trading parameters to calculate optimal position size
Most traders risk 1-2% per trade
Distance from entry to stop loss in pips
Calculation Results
Recommended position sizes for your risk parameters
Risk Amount
$200.00
Maximum loss per trade
Standard Lots
0.40
Mini Lots
4.00
Micro Lots
40
Understanding Lot Sizes
Standard Lot:100,000 units
Mini Lot:10,000 units
Micro Lot:1,000 units
Pip Value (Standard):$10 per pip
Risk Management Tip
Never risk more than 1-2% of your account on a single trade. This calculator helps you determine the exact position size to maintain your risk percentage, regardless of stop loss distance.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your account size: The total amount of capital in your trading account
- Set your risk percentage: The percentage of your account you're willing to risk on this trade (typically 1-2%)
- Select your currency pair: The forex pair you plan to trade
- Input stop loss distance: The number of pips between your entry price and stop loss
- Review results: The calculator shows optimal position size in standard, mini, and micro lots
Example Calculation
With a $10,000 account, 2% risk, and 50 pip stop loss: You can risk $200 per trade. At $10 per pip for a standard lot, this equals 0.40 standard lots (4 mini lots or 40 micro lots).