Margin Calculator
Calculate required margin and leverage for your trades
Account & Trade Details
Your total account equity
Your broker's leverage ratio
Common Leverage:
Number of units to trade
Current price per unit
Margin Analysis
Position Details
Understanding Margin Trading
Margin: The deposit required to open a leveraged position.
Leverage: Ability to control larger positions with less capital.
Margin Level: (Equity / Used Margin) × 100 - shows account health.
Margin Call: Warning when margin level drops below 100%.
Stop Out: Automatic position closure when margin level is too low.
Margin Level Guidelines
Very safe, plenty of room for trades
Safe but monitor positions
Caution zone, reduce positions
Danger! Margin call territory
Leverage by Market
- Forex Major Pairs:Up to 500:1
- Forex Minor Pairs:Up to 200:1
- Stocks:Up to 20:1
- Commodities:Up to 100:1
- Crypto:Up to 100:1
Margin Formulas
Required Margin:
(Position Size × Price) / LeverageFree Margin:
Equity - Used MarginMargin Level:
(Equity / Used Margin) × 100Leverage Risk Warning
While leverage can amplify profits, it equally amplifies losses. High leverage can lead to:
- • Rapid account depletion during adverse moves
- • Margin calls and forced position closures
- • Losses exceeding initial investment
- • Emotional stress from volatile account swings
Recommended: Use leverage conservatively (10:1 to 50:1) and always use stop losses.