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Lot Calculator

Estimate Forex lots from USD risk and stop-loss distance.

Stop-loss distance

Fractional Forex quotes: 10 points (pipettes) = 1 pip.

Broker settings

Estimated position size

0.50lots

Rounded down to the selected volume step.

Estimated loss at stop
$100.00
USD per pip · 1 lot
$10.00
Equivalent stop
20.00 pips
Base-currency units
50,000 EUR

Lots = risk ÷ (stop in pips × USD pip value per lot + round-trip commission per lot).

Forex only: 1 standard lot = 100,000 base-currency units. Gold, indices and crypto have different contract specifications.

Estimate from your inputs. Spread, swaps, gaps and slippage can change the actual loss. Check margin and contract specifications with your broker.

Lot Calculator · EssFX