Forex Margin Calculator 🧮

Margin is the amount of capital required to open and maintain a trading position. Use our Forex Margin Calculator to instantly find out how much margin you need, based on your lot size, leverage, and currency pair.

How to Use the Margin Calculator

1. Select Currency Pair – Choose the pair you want to trade.
2. Enter Lot Size – Input your planned trade volume.
3. Set Leverage – Select your account leverage (e.g. 1:100, 1:500).
4. Click Calculate – The tool will display the required margin in your account currency.

💡 Tip: Using high leverage can reduce the required margin, but also increases risk. Always calculate margin before placing a trade.

Why Margin Calculation Matters

Understanding margin helps prevent margin calls and over-leveraging. When you open a trade, a portion of your balance is locked as margin. If your account equity drops below a certain threshold, your broker may close positions automatically.

Knowing exactly how much margin you need helps you plan trades more effectively and avoid unexpected liquidation.

Example Calculation

Suppose you want to trade 1 lot of EUR/USD with 1:100 leverage. Contract size = $100,000. Required Margin = $100,000 ÷ 100 = $1,000. This means you need at least $1,000 of free margin to open this trade.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is margin in forex?

Margin is the amount of money required to open and hold a leveraged trading position.

Does leverage affect required margin?

Yes. Higher leverage reduces the required margin, but increases risk exposure.

Can I calculate margin for gold or indices?

Yes. This calculator works for forex pairs, gold, crypto, and other CFD instruments.

External References

• Investopedia – Margin Explained
• Myfxbook Margin Calculator