Margin Calculator
Choose the currency pair you are trading from the drop-down menu. This can be any major or minor currency pair, such as EUR/USD, GBP/JPY, etc.
Input the size of your trade in units or lots. This could be a standard lot (100,000 units), a mini lot (10,000 units), or a micro lot (1,000 units).
Specify the leverage ratio used in your trading account. Common leverage ratios are 1:100, 1:200, 1:500, etc.
Choose the currency in which your trading account is denominated. This could be USD, EUR, GBP, etc.
Click on the ‘Calculate’ button after entering all the required information. The calculator will then display the required margin for your trade in your account currency.
If you are trading the EUR/USD pair with a trade size of 1 standard lot, a leverage ratio of 1:100, and your account is denominated in USD, you would:
The calculator will then display the required margin in USD for your trade, helping you understand the amount of capital needed to open your position.