Position Size Calculator
Calculate position size — and see if liquidation hits before your stop.
Fill in trade details to see position sizing, risk analysis, and leverage guardrails.
Position sizing is not a tactic — it’s survival.
What is position sizing?
Position sizing determines how many units of an asset to trade based on your account equity, risk tolerance, and stop loss distance. It ensures no single trade risks more than a predefined percentage of your account.
How do I calculate risk per trade?
Multiply your account equity by your risk percentage (e.g. $10,000 × 1% = $100 risk budget). Then divide that budget by the distance between entry and stop loss to get your position size.
What is liquidation price?
Liquidation price is where the exchange force-closes your position because your margin is consumed. Higher leverage moves liquidation closer to your entry.
Why can liquidation happen before stop loss?
When leverage is too high relative to your stop distance, the liquidation threshold sits between your entry and stop. The exchange closes your position before your stop can execute.