Risk Calculator
Calculate position size and risk per trade with precision
Risk Calculator
Calculate position size and risk per trade
3 Losses
-$1,500
-3.00%
5 Losses
-$2,500
-5.00%
10 Losses
-$5,000
-10.00%
2:1 Reward Target
If trade hits TP at 2× risk
+$1,000.00
+2.00% balance
Result Summary
Calculated trade parameters
2.50
Standard lots
250,000
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
$500.00
RR Ratio
1 : 2
Reward
$1,000.00
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.