Margin & Leverage Calculator

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Forex Margin & Leverage Calculator

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

Trade Specifications

$
Required Margin
$0.00
Margin required to hold trade
Remaining Free Margin
$0.00
Buffer before margin call
Margin Health Level
0%
> 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.

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