Forex Stop-Loss Calculator
Find the stop-loss price in pips and price terms for a chosen risk.
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 Stop-Loss Calculator does
Given a fixed position size and a fixed amount you can afford to lose, the stop distance follows directly. If the resulting stop sits somewhere the market can reach on noise alone, the position is too large.
Formula
Pip value = Pip size × Units × Conversion rateStop pips = Risk amount ÷ Pip valueStop price = Entry ∓ Stop pips × Pip size
Inputs explained
| Input | Unit | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direction | one of 2 options | Yes | — |
| Entry price | number | Yes | Accepts more than 0. |
| Amount you can risk | selected currency | Yes | Accepts more than 0. |
| Trade size (lots) | number | Yes | Accepts more than 0. |
| Lot type | one of 4 options | Yes | — |
| Pip size | one of 3 options | Yes | — |
| Quote → account currency rate | number | Yes | Accepts more than 0. |
| Currency | one of 10 options | Optional | — |
How to use it
- Choose Direction and Lot type.
- Enter Entry price, Amount you can risk, Trade size (lots) and Quote → account currency rate.
- Select Calculate.
Worked example
Long EUR/USD at 1.0900, 1 standard lot, risking $250.
- Direction
- Buy
- Entry
- 1.0900
- Risk
- 250
- Lots
- 1
$250 ÷ $10 = 25 pips, so the stop sits at 1.0875.
Frequently asked questions
What if the required stop is too tight?
Reduce the lot size. That widens the stop for the same currency risk and gives the trade room to breathe.