Forex Position Value Calculator
Calculate the notional value of a forex position in base, quote and account currency.
Please note: Forex trading carries a high risk of loss, amplified by leverage. Exchange rates must be entered manually — no live market data is used.
What the Forex Position Value Calculator does
Position value, or notional value, is the full size of your exposure — not the margin you posted. It determines your pip value, your real leverage and how much a given percentage move is worth.
Formula
Quote currency value = Units × PriceAccount currency value = Quote value × Conversion rate
Inputs explained
| Input | Unit | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade size (lots) | number | Yes | Accepts more than 0. |
| Lot type | one of 4 options | Yes | — |
| Pair price | number | Yes | Accepts more than 0. |
| Quote → account currency rate | number | Yes | Accepts more than 0. |
| Currency | one of 10 options | Optional | — |
How to use it
- Choose Lot type and Currency.
- Enter Trade size (lots), Pair price and Quote → account currency rate.
- Select Calculate.
Worked example
1.5 standard lots of EUR/USD at 1.0850, USD account.
- Lots
- 1.5
- Price
- 1.0850
- Conversion
- 1
150,000 × 1.0850 = $162,750 of exposure.
Frequently asked questions
Is position value the same as what I could lose?
No. Losses are limited by your stop-loss, not by the notional value. But the notional is what determines how fast losses accumulate per pip.