Position size calculator
Find a lot size that keeps each loss within the risk you chose before the trade.
Position size
0.02 lots
- Amount at risk
- $5.00
- Units
- 2,000
- Mini lots (0.1)
- 0.2
- Micro lots (0.01)
- 2
Results are estimates for learning purposes. Your broker's contract sizes, spreads and fees may differ. Not financial advice.
How position size is calculated
Lots = (balance × risk %) ÷ (stop-loss in pips × pip value per lot)
Example: with a $500 account, 1% risk is $5. With a 25-pip stop on EUR/USD (about $10 per pip per standard lot), the position is 5 ÷ (25 × 10) = 0.02 lots.
Why it matters
Position sizing is how you control your loss before you enter. Place the stop-loss where your idea is wrong, then let the size adjust. Never move the stop just to trade bigger. Learn more in Module 7: Risk management.
Learn how to use this in your trading plan
The free course explains risk management step by step, with practice tasks and Q&A on Telegram.