Tools

Position Size Calculator

Position sizing is the foundation of risk management. Calculate your exact lot size based on your stop loss and account balance.

Values

Results

Money at Risk (USD)$100.00
Position Size (Lots)0.50
Position Size (Units)50,000

How to Use

Enter your account size, risk percentage, and stop-loss distance to calculate the approximate position size (lots and units) for your trade.

XAUUSD Calculation Note

For XAUUSD, this calculator uses the convention 1 pip = 0.01 in Gold price movement, equivalent to approximately $10 per standard lot (1.00 lot). Actual pip value may vary depending on your broker's contract specifications.

Important

The results are estimates for educational purposes only. Broker contract specifications, spreads, commissions, slippage, and execution conditions may affect the actual risk and position size. Always verify the specifications of your trading account before placing a trade.

Educational content only — not investment advice. Trading involves risk and past performance does not guarantee future results.

Educational content only — not investment advice. Trading involves risk and past performance does not guarantee future results.