The broker starts closing positions, usually the worst first. A margin call is a symptom of oversized positions, not a healthy warning system.
Margin Calculator
HOW IT HELPS
What this tool answers
Enter the pair, position size and leverage — the calculator returns the required margin in your account currency, the notional value of the position, and the free-margin buffer you should keep to survive normal volatility.
01. Pair & size
Currency pair and standard lots.
02. Leverage
Match what your broker actually offers.
03. Read margin
Cash locked as collateral.
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Margin Calculator
Estimate required margin, free margin, and a conservative safety buffer.
Results
Required margin—
Exposure
Notional value—
3× safety buffer—
Account impact
Free margin after trade—
Margin used—
Educational tool only. Not financial advice — always verify with your broker before trading.
DEEP DIVE
Understanding Margin
What is margin?
Margin is the deposit your broker sets aside as collateral for a leveraged position. It is not a cost — you get it back when you close the trade — but it reduces your usable equity.
Free margin is the equity remaining after all required margin. If free margin falls below the broker’s stop-out level, positions are liquidated automatically.
Leverage and risk are separate
Leverage decides the maximum size you can hold, not how much you should risk. A trader on 1:500 with 1% risk is safer than a trader on 1:30 with 5% risk.
Set risk with the Position Size Calculator; use margin to check that the position fits inside your account with a healthy buffer.
PRO TIPS
How to use it well
01
Keep free margin at least 3× the required margin to survive normal volatility — the buffer figure shows this target directly.
02
Regulated regions cap retail leverage (EU 1:30, US 1:50). Higher leverage is available offshore but rarely changes what you should actually trade.
03
Effective leverage on your account is total notional exposure ÷ total equity. Watch that number, not the broker’s ceiling.
KEEP EXPLORING
Other trader tools
Free calculators that pair well with this one.
Position Size Calculator
Calculate the exact lot size for every trade based on your account balance, risk tolerance, and stop loss — so you never risk more than you plan to.
Pip Value Calculator
Know the exact monetary value of each pip across any pair and account currency before you enter.
Currency Converter
Live conversion between account currency, quote currency and profit currency
FAQ
Margin Calculator — questions
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What happens if margin runs out?
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Is higher leverage always better?
No trading style is inherently more profitable. Profitability depends on execution, risk management, and whether the style fits your schedule. Scalping offers more trades but higher costs and stress; swing and position trading offer fewer, higher-quality setups with lower screen time.
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Why is my leverage cap 1:30?
Regulated European brokers cap major-pair retail leverage at 1:30 under ESMA rules. US retail is capped at 1:50 for majors.
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