Calculate required margin collateral for any leveraged position. Pre-loaded for British Pound / US Dollar. Adjust inputs below for instant results.
Pip Size
0.0001
Pip Value (1 lot)
$10.00
Avg Spread
0.5–2.0 pips
Active Session
London, New York
Margin = (Contract Size × Lots × Price × USD Rate) ÷ Leverage
Example (GBP/USD): 1 lot GBP/USD at 1.2700, 30:1 leverage: (100,000 × 1 × 1.2700) ÷ 30 = $4,233
GBP/USD (Cable) is the fourth most traded currency pair globally, known for its high volatility and large intraday swings. It is sensitive to Bank of England decisions, UK inflation data, and political developments including trade policy. Spreads are typically slightly wider than EUR/USD.
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* 30:1 is the FCA/ESMA retail maximum for major forex pairs
Required Margin (USD)
$3,616.67
Notional value
$108,500
Leverage
30:1
Units
100,000
Hedge Scenario
Margin Call Distance
Free Margin
$6,383.33
Pips to Margin Call
638 pips
Pips to Stop-Out
819 pips
Assumes one open position. MC at ~100% margin level, stop-out at ~50%. Exact thresholds vary by broker.
Max Safe Position Size — $10,000 balance at 30:1
| Profile | Max Lots | Margin Used |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative 75% buffer — large DD room | 0.69 | $2,500 (25%) |
| Moderate 50% buffer — standard practice | 1.38 | $5,000 (50%) |
| Aggressive 20% buffer — thin cushion | 2.21 | $8,000 (80%) |
Click any row to apply. % = share of balance committed as margin. Remaining balance absorbs floating losses.
Formula: (contract size × lots × price) ÷ leverage. Margin is collateral — returned when position closes.