Forex Margin Calculator
Find how much margin your broker would hold for a position.
Margin rules differ between brokers and regions. Check your broker's own margin requirement before trading.
Results
Required margin
$3,616.67
3.33% of position value
Position value
$108,500.00
Units
100,000
Converted EUR→USD using the price you entered (1.085). Default prices are sample values, not live quotes — enter the prices from your own platform.
How it works
Notional value in your account currency ÷ leverage = required margin.
Formula & methodology
Margin = Lots × Contract size × Conversion ÷ Leverage
Broker margin rules vary.
Illustrative example
1 lot EUR/USD at 30:1
Notional ≈ $108,500; margin ≈ $3,617.
Hypothetical figures for illustration only.
Frequently asked questions
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