Position Size Calculator

Calculate the right position size based on account risk percentage.

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About this tool

Enter your account size, risk percentage per trade, entry price, and stop-loss price to calculate the correct position size that limits your loss to your intended risk.

How to use

  1. Enter your account size and risk percentage per trade.
  2. Enter your entry price and stop-loss price.
  3. View the recommended position size.

FAQ

What's a typical risk percentage per trade?

Many traders use 1-2% of account size per trade to limit drawdown from any single loss, though this depends on personal risk tolerance.

How is position size calculated?

Position size = (account size × risk %) / (entry price − stop-loss price), scaled by the applicable contract or unit size.