The Margin Calculator helps traders quickly estimate how much margin is required to open a forex or CFD trade. Just enter your leverage, trade size, and asset price to get an instant result.
Margin Calculator
Calculate required margin for any forex or CFD trade
Instrument & Account
Leverage
1 : 100
1:11:1001:2001:3001:500
Trade Details
lot
$
Position Size
—
units
Notional Value
—
full exposure
Margin Rate
—
of notional
How It Works
The calculator uses your trade size and leverage to determine how much of your account balance will be locked as margin when opening a position.
Key Things to Know
- Margin is the amount required to open a trade
- It is not a fee and is returned when the trade closes
- Higher leverage reduces required margin
- Lower leverage increases margin requirement
- Low margin levels can lead to a margin call
Why Use This Tool?
This Margin Calculator helps you:
- Plan trades more efficiently
- Avoid margin calls
- Understand leverage impact
- Manage risk before entering a trade
Example
With 1:100 leverage, a $10,000 position may require only $100 margin.