Position Size Calculator
Calculate the perfect position size to manage your risk like a pro
Calculate Position Size
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4.00% below entry
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8.00% above entry
Position Size
$5,000
50 units @ $100
Risk Amount
$200
Potential Profit
$400
Risk/Reward Ratio
1
:
2
Good trade (2:1 minimum met)
Leverage Required
0.5x
No leverage needed - within account size
How to Use This Calculator
1
Enter Account Size
Input your total trading account balance. This is your starting capital for risk calculations.
2
Set Risk Percentage
Choose how much of your account you're willing to risk. We recommend 1-2% per trade.
3
Add Entry & Stop
Enter your planned entry price and stop loss level. The calculator does the rest.
4
Execute Your Trade
Use the calculated position size to place your trade with proper risk management.
The Formula
Position Size
=
Account Size × Risk %
Stop Loss Distance %
Example: $10,000 account × 2% risk ÷ 4% stop loss = $5,000 position