Lot Size Calculator
Calculate your optimal position size based on account balance, risk percentage, and stop loss distance
Lot Size Calculator
Calculate your optimal position size based on risk
Recommended: 1-2% per trade
Calculation Results
ℹ️ Calculation based on USD pairs with standard pip value of $10 per lot. Adjust for other pairs and account currency accordingly.
How to Use the Lot Size Calculator
Step 1: Enter Your Account Balance
Input your total trading account balance in your account currency (USD, EUR, GBP, or ZAR). This is the total equity in your trading account.
Step 2: Set Your Risk Percentage
Professional traders typically risk 1-2% per trade. This means if your account is $10,000 and you risk 1%, you're willing to lose $100 on this trade. Conservative: 0.5-1%, Moderate: 1-2%, Aggressive: 2-3%.
Step 3: Enter Stop Loss in Pips
Enter the distance in pips from your entry to your stop loss. For example, if you're buying EUR/USD at 1.0850 with a stop loss at 1.0800, that's 50 pips.
Understanding the Results
- Risk Amount: The total dollar amount you'll risk on this trade
- Lot Size: The standard lot size to use (1.0 lot = 100,000 units)
- Mini Lots: Lot size in mini lots (1 mini = 10,000 units)
- Micro Lots: Lot size in micro lots (1 micro = 1,000 units)
- Position Size: Total number of currency units
Why Proper Position Sizing Matters
Position sizing is the most important aspect of risk management in forex trading. Trading too large can wipe out your account quickly, while trading too small won't help you reach your goals. The lot size calculator ensures you're trading the right size for your account and risk tolerance.
Pro Tip from AI PIPS
Always use our lot size calculator before entering a trade. Consistent position sizing is what separates professional traders from gamblers. We use these exact calculations in our signal analysis.
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