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Margin calculator
See how much margin a trade will tie up at your leverage, in your account currency.
Conversions use reference rates from 6 October 2026. Your broker’s live prices will differ slightly.
Margin, leverage and risk
Margin is a deposit, not a cost. It is returned when you close the trade. But the higher your leverage, the larger the position you can open, and that is where accounts get into trouble. Keep total used margin well below your equity and size each trade from its stop. See leverage and margin explained.
FAQ
How is forex margin calculated?
Required margin = position value ÷ leverage. One standard lot of EUR/USD at 1.0850 is worth $108,500, so at 1:100 leverage the margin is $1,085.
What leverage should I use?
Leverage does not change your profit or loss per pip, only the margin locked up. What matters is sizing every position from your stop loss and a fixed risk percentage. Lower leverage limits how big a mistake you can make.
What is margin level?
Margin level = equity ÷ used margin × 100%. If it falls to your broker’s stop-out level, positions are closed automatically.
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