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Forex Calculators.
Free trading calculators — pip value, position size, margin, compounding and risk of ruin. No sign-up required.
Pip size
0.0001
Value per pip
$0.10
10 pip move
$1.00
50 pip move
$5.00
100 pip move
$10.00
Pip values are approximate and vary with the current exchange rate. For JPY pairs the pip is at the second decimal place (0.01). For gold (XAU/USD) the pip is 0.01.
Most professional traders risk 0.5–2%
EUR/USD ≈ $10 · XAU/USD ≈ $10
Risk amount
$50.00
Recommended lots
0.17 lots
Position (units)
17,000
Rounded to micro
0.17 lots
The 1% rule: risking 1% per trade means you can absorb 100 consecutive maximum losses before losing all capital. A position size rounded to the nearest 0.01 (micro lot) is standard practice.
Position value
$11,000
Required margin
$22.00
Margin %
0.20%
Free margin
$978.00
Margin level
4545%
Required margin is the collateral your broker holds when you open a leveraged trade. Free margin is what remains available for new trades or to absorb floating losses. A margin level below 100% triggers a margin call.
Final balance
$3,225.10
Total gain ($)
$2,225.10
Total return (%)
222.5%
| Month | Balance | Gain this month | Total gain |
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Compounding projections assume consistent monthly returns, which no trading strategy can guarantee. This is a mathematical illustration only — not a performance projection. Monthly returns vary significantly in practice.
e.g. 1.5 means risk $1 to win $1.50
Account considered “ruined” at this % drawdown
Expected value/trade
+0.65%
Expectancy (R)
+0.325R
Risk of ruin
~12%
Edge
Positive
Risk of ruin is the probability of losing a defined percentage of your account given your win rate, reward ratio, and position sizing. A risk of ruin above 5% is generally considered unsustainable for long-term trading.
These calculators are for educational purposes. They do not constitute financial advice. Always verify calculations with your broker before placing trades.
For educational purposes only — not financial advice. Please read the risks.