Forexogram

Risk management

Forex leverage calculator

Plan your position, see the margin needed to open it, and understand how much of your balance remains available.

Market & Account
Symbol

The forex pair being traded. EURUSD means euro against US dollar.

Account currency

The currency used to show your balance, margin and risk.

Account balance

Your current account equity. Existing positions are excluded from this estimate.

Position & Balance
Risk mode

Size the position using a percentage of balance or a fixed cash amount.

Risk amount

The maximum planned loss at your stop. Percentage mode multiplies this value by your balance.

Stop loss (pips)

Distance from entry to stop loss. Position size is cash risk divided by the loss per lot at this stop.

Leverage & Regulator
Desired leverage (1:X)

Enter 100 for 1:100. Leverage changes margin requirements, not the loss at your stop.

Regulator

Select the framework governing your broker and account. Presets model retail forex CFD limits. Country alone does not determine which rules apply.

Country

Your country or region is used for guidance only. It does not automatically change your broker regulator.

Margin to open

What does this mean?

The estimated collateral needed to open this position. It is not a fee or your maximum possible loss. Margin equals notional exposure divided by effective leverage.

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Enter your trade details.

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Margin is a temporary safety deposit while the trade is open — it’s not a fee.

Why regulation is important

Regulation can limit leverage and provide protections such as margin close-out and negative-balance protection. Confirm your broker’s legal entity and your retail or professional account classification. Custom — No Cap disables the preset in this estimate; it does not establish permission to trade without a legal limit.

Retail forex presets: 1:30 for pairs made of USD, EUR, JPY, GBP, CAD or CHF; 1:20 for other pairs. Rules checked 6 October 2026. AFM · ESMA framework · FCA

Broker leverage limit

If your broker restricts leverage, enter its verified maximum. Rules vary by broker, instrument and account classification.

Maximum leverage (optional)

The calculation uses the lower of desired leverage and this broker limit. Leave blank if you have not verified a limit.

Position breakdown

Calculated in your browser using daily reference exchange rates. Spreads, fees, existing positions and broker margin tiers are excluded.

How the calculation works

Cash risk = balance × risk percentage, or your chosen cash amount. Position size = cash risk ÷ (stop distance × pip value per lot). Notional exposure is position units converted into your account currency. Required margin = notional exposure ÷ effective leverage.

Reference estimate

Assumes one standard forex lot is 100,000 base units and no existing positions. A stop loss does not guarantee an execution price. Confirm margin requirements with your broker before placing a trade.