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Forex Lot Size Converter | Risk, Pip & Margin Calculator

Q: What lot size should I use as a beginner?

Beginners should start with micro or nano lots to practice with minimal risk. As you gain experience and confidence, you can gradually increase to mini and standard lots based on your account size and risk tolerance.

Q: How do I calculate the right lot size for my trade?

Determine your risk amount (1-3% of account), set your stop loss in pips, then divide risk amount by (stop loss pips × pip value) to get your lot size. Use our risk calculator for automatic calculations.

Q: Why do pip values differ between currency pairs?

Pip values depend on the quote currency. For USD-quoted pairs, pip values are consistent. For non-USD pairs, the pip value is converted to your account currency using current exchange rates.

Q: Can I trade partial lots like 0.15 or 2.3 lots?

Yes, most modern brokers allow fractional lot sizes. You can trade 0.01 (micro), 0.1 (mini), or any decimal increment like 0.15, 1.25, etc., giving you precise position sizing control.

Convert between standard, mini, micro & nano lots for 30+ forex pairs. Calculate pip values, margin requirements, and position sizes with live exchange rates for optimal risk management.

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Lot Size Converter

Enter lot amount and type to see conversions across all lot sizes, position values, and pip calculations.

Lot Amount

Lot Type

Currency Pair

Account Currency

Leverage

Quick Preset Scenarios

Beginner Trader

0.1 Mini Lots • EUR/USD $1,000 Account • 2% Risk

Intermediate Trader

1.0 Standard Lot • GBP/USD $10,000 Account • 2% Risk

Advanced Trader

5.0 Standard Lots • USD/JPY $50,000 Account • 1.5% Risk

Scalper

10 Micro Lots • EUR/GBP $2,000 Account • 0.5% Risk

Lot Size Conversions

Standard Lots

1.00

Units: 100,000

Position Value: $100,000

Mini Lots

10.00

Units: 100,000

Position Value: $100,000

Micro Lots

100.00

Units: 100,000

Position Value: $100,000

Nano Lots

1,000.00

Units: 100,000

Position Value: $100,000

Pip Value Analysis

Pip Value per Standard Lot

$10.00

Value of 1 pip movement

Total Pip Value

$10.00

Value for current position

10 Pip Movement

$100.00

P&L for 10 pip move

50 Pip Movement

$500.00

P&L for 50 pip move

Risk Analysis

Account Balance

Risk Percentage (%)

Stop Loss (pips)

Risk Amount

$200.00

Maximum loss allowed

Suggested Lot Size

1.00

Recommended standard lots

Position Risk

2.00%

% of account at risk

Advanced Lot Analysis

Margin Required

$1,000.00

At current leverage

Lot Size Category

Standard

Position classification

Risk Level

Moderate

Based on account size

Trader Level

Intermediate

Recommended experience

Daily Range Impact

$500.00

50 pip average move

Recommended Account

$10,000

Minimum suggested

Real Lot Size Examples

Click any example to load it into the calculator and see detailed analysis.

Conservative Trading

Low Risk

Position: 0.1 Standard Lot EUR/USD

Account: $5,000 USD

Risk: 1% ($50)

Pip Value: $1.00 per pip

Moderate Trading

Medium Risk

Position: 1.0 Standard Lot GBP/USD

Account: $15,000 USD

Risk: 2% ($300)

Pip Value: $10.00 per pip

Aggressive Trading

High Risk

Position: 3.0 Standard Lots USD/JPY

Account: $25,000 USD

Risk: 3% ($750)

Pip Value: $30.00 per pip

Scalping Strategy

Quick Trades

Position: 50 Micro Lots EUR/GBP

Account: $3,000 USD

Risk: 0.5% ($15)

Pip Value: $0.50 per pip

Understanding Forex Lot Sizes

Lot Size Types

Standard Lot: 100,000 units of base currency
Mini Lot: 10,000 units (0.1 standard lot)
Micro Lot: 1,000 units (0.01 standard lot)
Nano Lot: 100 units (0.001 standard lot)

Pip Value Calculation

For USD pairs: 1 pip = $10 per standard lot
For JPY pairs: 1 pip = $9.50 per standard lot
Pip value scales proportionally with lot size
Account currency affects final pip value

Risk Management

Never risk more than 1-3% per trade
Calculate position size based on stop loss
Use smaller lots for volatile pairs
Consider correlation when trading multiple pairs

Lot Size Reference Chart

Lot Type	Units	Standard Lot Equivalent	Typical Pip Value (USD)	Minimum Deposit*
Standard	100,000	1.0	$10.00	$1,000 - $10,000
Mini	10,000	0.1	$1.00	$100 - $1,000
Micro	1,000	0.01	$0.10	$10 - $100
Nano	100	0.001	$0.01	$1 - $10

* Recommended minimum deposit varies by broker and leverage

Lot Size Conversion Examples

Real forex scenarios showing how different lot sizes affect position values and pip calculations

Standard Lot

100,000 units

Currency Pair EUR/USD

Lot Size 1.0 lot

Position Value €100,000

Pip Value $10.00

Margin (1:100) $1,085

Risk (50 pips) $500

Professional size for experienced traders. High pip values mean significant profit/loss potential per pip movement.

Mini Lot

10,000 units

Currency Pair GBP/USD

Lot Size 0.1 lot

Position Value £10,000

Pip Value $1.00

Margin (1:100) $127

Risk (50 pips) $50

Ideal for intermediate traders. Balanced risk-reward with manageable pip values for most account sizes.

Micro Lot

1,000 units

Currency Pair USD/JPY

Lot Size 0.01 lot

Position Value $1,000

Pip Value $0.10

Margin (1:100) $10

Risk (50 pips) $5

Perfect for beginners and small accounts. Low pip values allow safe practice and gradual skill building.

Lot Size Converter FAQ

Essential questions about forex lot sizes and position sizing

What lot size should I use as a beginner?

How do I calculate the right lot size for my trade?

Why do pip values differ between currency pairs?

Can I trade partial lots like 0.15 or 2.3 lots?

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