Margin Calculator
Enter the instrument, lot size, leverage and price to see the position value and the margin your broker will hold for it.
How is this calculated?
Margin = position value ÷ leverage
- Position value = lots × contract size × entry price, quoted in the quote currency.
- Leverage divides the full position value into the margin you must put up — 1:100 means 1% of the position value.
- Higher leverage lowers the margin but does not reduce the risk of the position itself.
Frequently asked questions
How much margin do I need for 1 lot of EUR/USD?
At 1:100 leverage, one standard lot of EUR/USD at about 1.0850 requires roughly $1,085 — one percent of the ~$108,500 position value.
Does higher leverage mean higher profit?
No. Leverage changes only the margin required, not the profit or loss per pip. The same position earns the same amount at any leverage.
What is a margin call?
When floating losses reduce your equity close to the required margin, the broker warns you — or closes positions automatically — to keep losses within your deposit.
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- What Is Leverage and Margin in Forex?Leverage and margin are the same mechanism seen from two sides: leverage sets how much of a position you must set aside as margin, and margin decides what you can open. Here is how both are calculated.
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Results are estimates, not financial advice. Actual broker conditions may differ.