Position Volume Calculator

Calculating maximum position sizes can be surprisingly complex. Different markets use different contract sizes, lot calculations vary between instruments, and currency conversions add another layer of complexity. This calculator simplifies the process, giving you precise maximum volume calculations based on your account balance and selected market.

Account Balance

• Equity vs Free Margin — Toggle between these values for position size calculations. Unlock the padlock to enter different amounts.
• Account Currency — Select EUR or USD as your account's base currency.

Market Selection

• Data Source — All market data comes directly from Oanda.
• Live Ticker — Displays current market price to help confirm you've selected the right instrument.
• Instrument Types — Automatically handles fixed lot (forex) and variable lot (commodities) instruments.

Trading Parameters

• Entry Price — Especially important for variable-size contracts like commodities.
• Leverage — European regulations limit to 30:1, US regulations to 50:1.

Calculation Results

• Currency Conversion — Automatically converts between account currency and instrument's base currency.
• Maximum Position — Shows your maximum possible position in the instrument's currency.
• Maximum Volume — Displays the maximum tradable lots based on your selected parameters.
• Calculation Breakdown — Expands to show the step-by-step calculation process.