Position Size Calculator
Calculate optimal trading position sizes based on your account balance, risk tolerance, and stop loss. Use major currencies for accurate calculations.
Step 1: Account & Risk Parameters
Position Size Formula
Position Size = (Account Balance × Risk %) ÷ (Stop Loss in Pips × Pip Value)
Risk Amount = Account Balance × Risk %
Step 2: Trade Parameters
Risk Management Guidelines
Conservative: 0.5-1% risk per trade
Moderate: 1-2% risk per trade
Aggressive: 2-3% risk per trade
Never risk more than 5% on a single trade
Position Size Results
Recommended Position Size
Risk Level Comparison
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Position Size Formula
Position Size = (Account Balance × Risk %) ÷ (Stop Loss × Pip Value)
Where:
• Account Balance = Total trading capital
• Risk % = Percentage of account to risk on trade
• Stop Loss = Distance to stop loss in pips
• Pip Value = Value of 1 pip in account currency
Example for standard lots:
• Pip value for EUR/USD = $10 per standard lot
• Pip value for USD/JPY = $9.09 per standard lot (approx.)
Example Calculation
Example: $10,000 Account, 2% Risk, 50 Pip Stop Loss
Account Balance: $10,000
Risk Percentage: 2%
Risk Amount: $10,000 × 0.02 = $200
Stop Loss: 50 pips
Pip Value (EUR/USD): $10 per standard lot
Calculation:
Position Size = $200 ÷ (50 × $10) =
Position Size = $200 ÷ $500 = 0.4 lots
In units: 0.4 × 100,000 = 40,000 units
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