Estimate position size from account balance, risk percentage, stop distance, and point value.
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How to use this tool
Enter the requested values, review them for accuracy, and select the action button. Results are estimates based entirely on the information you provide.
Estimate position size from account balance, risk percentage, stop distance, and point value. This page combines the interactive tool with practical guidance so you can understand both the result and the assumptions behind it.
How the result is calculated
Position size is estimated by dividing the amount you are willing to risk by the loss per unit between entry and stop price.
Practical example
With a $10,000 account and 1% risk, the maximum planned loss is $100. The permitted position size then depends on the stop distance and value per point.
Common mistakes to avoid
Common errors include mixing points with pips, ignoring fees or spread, using the wrong contract size, and choosing a stop distance that does not match the intended market.
How to use the result
Use the output as a planning estimate. Confirm contract specifications, spreads, commissions, minimum order sizes, margin rules, and live prices with your broker before placing a trade.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Position Size Calculator calculate?
Estimate position size from account balance, risk percentage, stop distance, and point value.
Can I rely on the result for an important decision?
Use the result as an estimate and verify important financial, trading, business, technical, health, or legal decisions with appropriate source data or a qualified professional.
Is my information uploaded to a server?
The calculator is designed to run in your browser. Avoid entering confidential information, and review the Privacy Policy for details about analytics and advertising technologies.
Why might my real-world result be different?
Real outcomes can differ because of fees, taxes, rounding, timing, market conditions, measurement error, third-party rules, and assumptions not represented by the calculator.