Forex Position Size Calculator
Size a forex trade so the loss at your stop equals the risk you chose.
Results
Position size
0.2 lots
20,000 units
Risk amount
$100.00
Stop-loss distance
50 pips
Mini / micro lots
2 / 20
Brokers round lot sizes (often to 0.01). For education and planning only — not trading advice. Forex trading carries a high risk of loss.
How it works
Risk amount ÷ (stop distance in pips × pip value per lot) = lots.
Formula & methodology
Lots = (Balance × Risk %) ÷ (Stop pips × Pip value per lot)
Pip value per lot is derived from the pair and your account currency.
Illustrative example
1% of $10,000, 50-pip stop
$100 ÷ (50 × $10) = 0.20 lots on EUR/USD.
Hypothetical figures for illustration only.
Frequently asked questions
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