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Position size calculator

Account size, risk %, stop in pips → position size in lots. Money management in 3 seconds.

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pips

Default 10: pip value for 1 standard lot on USD-quoted major pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD…).

Amount at risk
100
Size (lots)
0.5
Units
50,000

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Frequently asked questions

How do you calculate position size in trading?+

Size (lots) = (account × risk %) ÷ (stop loss in pips × pip value per lot). Example: 10,000 at 1% risk with a 20-pip stop and 10/pip → 100 ÷ 200 = 0.5 lot.

What percentage should I risk per trade?+

Most professional traders risk between 0.5% and 2% of their account per trade. 1% is the most common standard.

What is the value of a pip?+

For 1 standard lot (100,000 units) on USD-quoted pairs, one pip is worth about $10. For JPY pairs and other quote currencies the value varies slightly.

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