Use this forex lot size converter to convert trade units into standard lots and estimate pip value. It helps you understand how position size relates to the amount gained or lost for each pip movement.
Use this forex lot size converter to convert trade units into standard lots and estimate pip value. It is useful when checking the relationship between position size and the amount gained or lost for each pip movement.
Lot Size Converter & Quick Pip Value
Forex lot size: How lot size is calculated
For a standard forex contract, lots are estimated by dividing the number of base-currency units by the broker’s standard lot size. For example, 50,000 units divided by 100,000 units per standard lot equals 0.50 lots. The pip value depends on the currency pair, exchange rate and account currency.
Before using the estimate
The default pip-value assumptions are examples, not universal values. JPY pairs, metals, indices and CFDs may have different tick sizes and contract values. Check the instrument specification in your trading platform and broker documentation before placing an order.
Related calculators
Continue with the position size calculator, risk/reward planner or spread cost calculator.
Further reading: Forex lot size on wikipedia.org.
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How lot size is calculated
For a standard forex contract, lots are estimated by dividing the number of base-currency units by the broker’s standard lot size. For example, 50,000 units divided by 100,000 units per standard lot equals 0.50 lots. Pip value depends on the currency pair, exchange rate and account currency.
Check contract specifications
The calculator’s default pip values are examples, not universal values. JPY pairs, metals, indices and CFDs may use different tick sizes and contract values. Check your broker’s symbol specification before placing an order.
Related tools
Use the position size calculator, risk/reward planner and spread cost calculator.
