Risk Calculator
Calculate position size and risk per trade with precision
Risk Calculator
Calculate position size and risk per trade
Result Summary
Calculated trade parameters
0.50
Standard lots
50,000
Currency units
$500.00
Based on 1% risk
Calculator Inputs
Enter your trade parameters below
Results update automatically on Calculate
Risk Rules
Prop firm risk guidelines
1% – 2%
Per trade to protect capital long-term
5%
Exceeding this risks account violation
$2,500
Maximum daily drawdown before lockout
High risk % reduces account longevity. Always align with your prop firm's specific drawdown rules.
Risk Breakdown
Trade risk vs reward analysis
Risk
$500
RR Ratio
1 : 2
Reward
$1,000
Consecutive Loss Scenario
Example Calculation
Sample EUR/USD trade walkthrough
Account Balance
Starting with a $50,000 funded account
$50,000
Risk Per Trade (1%)
$50,000 × 1% = Risk Amount
$500 risk per trade
Stop Loss = 20 Pips
$500 ÷ (20 pips × $10/pip)
= 2.50 lots
Position Size
2.50 lots × 100,000 units/lot
= 250,000 units
Formula
Lot Size = (Balance × Risk%) ÷ (SL pips × Pip Value)
Tips & Best Practices
Risk management guidelines
Use 1–2% Risk Per Trade
Keeps you in the game through losing streaks without breaching drawdown limits.
Avoid Over-Leverage
Higher leverage amplifies both gains and losses. Size positions by risk, not by available margin.
Maintain Consistency
Apply the same risk % on every trade. Inconsistency leads to blown accounts over time.
Set Minimum RR of 1:2
A 1:2 risk-to-reward means you profit even with a 40% win rate over time.
Stop After 3 Losses
Three consecutive losses signal poor market conditions. Step back and re-evaluate your setup.