Forex Margin Calculator
Plan your trades safely. Determine exactly how much capital you need to open a position given your chosen leverage level.
What is margin in Forex trading?
Margin is the amount of money required in your trading account to open and maintain a leveraged position. It is essentially a "good faith deposit" used as collateral for the trade.
How do I calculate Forex margin?
The formula for required margin is: Margin = (Lot Size × Contract Size) / Leverage. For example, if you trade 1 standard lot (100,000 units) of EUR/USD with 1:100 leverage, the margin required is 1,000 units of the base currency.
What is a margin call?
A margin call occurs when your account equity falls below the required maintenance margin level. Your broker may close some or all of your open positions to prevent further losses.
Why is leverage important for margin?
Leverage allows you to control larger positions with a smaller amount of capital. Higher leverage reduces the required margin for a trade but also increases potential risk and reward.