Margin & Leverage Calculator

Q: How is required margin calculated?

Required Margin = (Lot Size × Contract Size) / Leverage Ratio. 1 lot of EURUSD at 1:100 leverage requires $1,000 margin.

Q: What is a Margin Call and Stop Out level?

A Margin Call occurs when equity drops below 100% of required margin. A Stop Out automatically liquidates trades to protect against negative balances.

Calculators / Margin & Leverage

Forex Margin & Leverage Calculator

Determine the exact margin required to open a trade and calculate your remaining free margin.

Trade Specifications

Account Balance

Trading Asset

Account Leverage

Position Size (Lots)

Current Asset Price

Required Margin

$0.00

Margin required to hold trade

Remaining Free Margin

$0.00

Buffer before margin call

Margin Health Level

> 500% indicates safe buffer

Mathematical Formula & Notional Value

Required Margin = (Lots × Contract Size × Asset Price) / Leverage Tier

Total Notional Exposure:

Margin Requirement Rate:

Selected Leverage Ratio:

Position Volume:

Frequently Asked Questions: Margin & Leverage

How is required margin calculated?

Required Margin = (Lot Size × Contract Size) / Leverage Ratio. For example, 1 standard lot of EURUSD ($100,000 notional) at 1:100 leverage requires $1,000 in locked margin.

What is a Margin Call and Stop Out level?

A Margin Call occurs when your account margin level drops below 100%. A Stop Out level (typically 50% on Forex brokers) is when the broker automatically closes open trades to prevent negative equity.