Position Size Calculator

Calculate the number of units to trade given your account balance, the percentage of capital you're willing to risk, and the distance between entry and stop-loss.

INPUTS

RESULTS

Risk amount$100.00
Distance to stop2.0000
Position size (units)50.0000
Notional exposure$5000.00

How to use

  1. Enter your total account balance.
  2. Enter the percentage of capital you're willing to risk on this trade.
  3. Enter your intended entry and stop-loss prices.
  4. Position size, risk amount, and notional exposure are calculated instantly.

Frequently asked questions

What does risk percentage mean?
The share of your account balance you're prepared to lose if the trade hits the stop-loss.
Does this include fees?
No. Fees, spread, slippage, and swap costs are not modelled — factor them in separately.
Is my data stored?
No. All calculations happen in your browser and nothing is transmitted.

This tool is provided for general informational and workflow purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or professional advice. All calculations run in your browser; no input data is transmitted or stored.