Position Size Calculator
A complete pre-trade check: enter entry, stop and take-profit prices plus your risk rule, and get the position size that keeps the loss inside your risk budget.
How is this calculated?
Position size = risk amount ÷ (stop distance in pips × pip value per lot)
- The trade direction is inferred from the price order: entry above the stop loss means a long trade.
- The stop distance is converted to pips using the instrument’s pip size.
- The take profit should sit on the opposite side of the entry from the stop loss — the calculator checks this.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between lot size and position size?
They are the same number expressed differently: position size in lots, in units of the base currency, or as monetary value. The calculator shows all three.
Why does my stop loss change my position size?
A tighter stop means less money is lost per lot if it is hit, so the same risk budget allows a larger position. A wider stop forces a smaller position.
Is the risk/reward ratio shown guaranteed?
No. It is measured from the prices you enter, assuming both orders are filled at those prices. Slippage and gaps can change the real outcome.
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Results are estimates, not financial advice. Actual broker conditions may differ.