Position Size Trading Calculator
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Get a better understanding before you trade. One of the most common mistakes new traders make is jumping in without a strategy, or not calculating their risk-to-reward ratio. Our trading position size calculator will help you avoid this pitfall from the start. Experienced traders can also save time by calculating the risk/reward ratio for multiple positions in just a few clicks.

How to use the Position Size Trading Calculator



  1. Start by entering your chosen instrument in the drop down list on the left.
  2. Next, enter your deposit currency from the drop down list beside your instrument.
  3. Enter your stop loss amount in pips.
  4. Add your account balance in the box beside it.
  5. Following that, enter your risk percentage and contract size.
  6. Press ‘Calculate’ and you’re done! You’ll instantly see your trade size in both lots and units, as well as the amount of money at risk in the trade.

Benefits of Position Trading Calculators

Calculate your trade size

Get a better understanding of the potential risks involved

Gain greater insights into what moves markets

Create a more accurate trading strategy with specific figures

Discover how different instruments and pairs have profit/loss profiles

Deepen your knowledge as a new trader

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Position Size Calculator

SUse live market rates to determine the optimal lot size per trade, taking into consideration your account equity, margin requirements and risk to reward ratio.

Pip Calculator

This precision tool outputs the pip value for all the instrument pairs Caravelle offers using your account base currency, current rates, the instrument pair being traded and lot size.

Profit & Loss Calculator

Profit & Loss Calculator

Your profit depends on multiple factors. Using real-time market rates, this tool will show you the projected profit/losses a position can create. Results are calculated in currency and pips.

Currency Converter

Currency Converter

A live feed of interbank currency rates that accurately converts both FIAT and cryptocurrency pairs to your currency of choice. Cryptocurrency rates are sourced only from creditable exchanges.

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