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Lot Size Calculator
Quickly calculate precise lot sizes, pip values, and margin requirements for all major currency pairs with multi-currency support. Designed for professional traders, swing traders, and day traders who need accurate risk management and position sizing. Supports JPY and cross pairs, multiple lot types (standard, mini, micro), and real-time price fetching. Ideal for Forex trading, scalping, hedging, and portfolio optimization.
Lot Size
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Position Size
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Risk Amount
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Pip Value
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Required Margin
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Risk-to-Reward (1:2)
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Example Trade Scenarios
EURUSD Swing Trade
Before Trade: Balance $10,000, risk 1%, stop loss 50 pips. Planning entry and exit points carefully.
After Trade: Lot size 0.20, risk $100, pip value $10/pip, margin $224. Shows professional position sizing for medium-term trades.
Tips: Mini/micro lots are useful for low-balance accounts. Check auto-converted pip value for currency mismatch.
USDJPY Intraday
Before Trade: Balance $5,000, risk 2%, stop loss 30 pips. Short-term scalp with controlled exposure.
After Trade: Lot size 0.33 mini lots, pip value $3.33, margin $478. Accurate for JPY pairs with auto pip conversion.
Tips: JPY pip size 0.01. Always verify margin requirements for leverage adjustments.
GBPUSD Breakout
Before Trade: Balance $15,000, risk 1.5%, stop loss 40 pips. Planned breakout strategy for trending markets.
After Trade: Lot size 0.56, risk $225, pip value $5.62/pip, margin $560. Illustrates advanced pip calculation and risk optimization.
Tips: Adjust for account currency using auto conversion. Helps maximize profits while minimizing risk.
AUDUSD Range Trade
Before Trade: Balance $8,000, risk 1%, stop loss 60 pips. Range-bound trade with consistent risk management.
After Trade: Lot size 0.22, risk $80, pip value $1.33/pip, margin $190. Demonstrates accurate lot sizing and pip calculation for minor pairs.
Tips: Useful for traders managing multiple accounts and currencies simultaneously.
About This Tool & Pip Value
This advanced Forex lot size calculator provides accurate calculation of lot size, pip value, risk amount, and required margin for the top 20 account currencies. It supports standard, mini, and micro lots. The pip value is automatically calculated based on the pair type (including JPY pairs) and account currency. Pip size varies depending on the currency pair, typically 0.0001 for most pairs and 0.01 for JPY pairs. Traders can instantly know the monetary value of each pip, ensuring proper risk management and position sizing.
How to Use
- Enter your account balance and select account currency.
- Set the risk percentage, stop loss in pips, and leverage.
- Input the currency pair and current pair price, or fetch it live using the button.
- Select lot type (standard, mini, micro) for your position.
- Results display lot size, pip value, required margin, position size, and risk amount in your account currency.
- Use example cards and tips to adjust strategies and manage multiple currencies professionally.
FAQs
- Q: How is pip value calculated?
Pip value = (pip size ÷ pair price) × lot units × conversion rate to account currency. Handles JPY and cross pairs automatically. - Q: Can I use multiple account currencies?
Yes, top 20 account currencies supported. Tool auto-converts pip value and margin for selected account currency. - Q: What’s the difference in pip size for JPY pairs?
JPY pairs use 0.01 pip size, others 0.0001. Tool handles conversion automatically for accurate risk and position sizing. - Q: How does leverage affect margin?
Margin = (position size × pair price) ÷ leverage. Pip value and risk remain proportional to stop loss and lot size. - Q: Can this be used for micro accounts?
Yes, tool supports micro, mini, and standard lot types with auto-calculated pip value.
