Forex

Position Size Calculator

Calculate the correct lot size for any forex trade based on your account balance, risk percentage, and stop loss distance.

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Account Balance ($)

Your total trading account size

Risk Per Trade (%)

Recommended: 1–2% per trade

Stop Loss (Pips)

Distance from entry to stop loss

Pip Value ($ / pip, standard lot)

EUR/USD ≈ $10 · USD/JPY ≈ $9.10

How Position Sizing Works

The formula: Lot Size = (Balance × Risk%) ÷ (Stop Pips × Pip Value)

Example: $10,000 account, 1% risk, 20-pip stop, $10 pip value = 0.50 lots. If stopped out, you lose exactly $100 — 1% of your account.

Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Trading involves substantial risk of loss.