Calculate R:R ratio, break-even win rate and dollar risk for any setup. Pre-loaded for British Pound / US Dollar. Adjust inputs below for instant results.
Pip Size
0.0001
Pip Value (1 lot)
$10.00
Avg Spread
0.5–2.0 pips
Active Session
London, New York
R:R = Take-Profit Pips ÷ Stop-Loss Pips
Example (GBP/USD): GBP/USD SL = 20 pips, TP = 60 pips → R:R = 3.0 · Break-even win rate = 25%
GBP/USD (Cable) is the fourth most traded currency pair globally, known for its high volatility and large intraday swings. It is sensitive to Bank of England decisions, UK inflation data, and political developments including trade policy. Spreads are typically slightly wider than EUR/USD.
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Risk / Reward Ratio
1 : 2.00
Risk ($)
−$300.00
Reward ($)
+$600.00
Break-even WR
33.3%
Rating
✓ Good
Break-Even Win Rate by R:R Ratio
| Ratio | Break-even Win % |
|---|---|
| 1 : 0.5 | 66.7% |
| 1 : 1 | 50.0% |
| 1 : 1.5 | 40.0% |
| 1 : 2← yours | 33.3% |
| 1 : 2.5 | 28.6% |
| 1 : 3 | 25.0% |
| 1 : 5 | 16.7% |
Formula: Break-even win rate = 1 ÷ (1 + R:R) × 100%. Your current ratio is highlighted above.
Expected Value — 1:2.00 R:R
| Win Rate | EV per trade |
|---|---|
| 40% | +20.0¢ / $1 risk |
| 45% | +35.0¢ / $1 risk |
| 50% | +50.0¢ / $1 risk |
| 55% | +65.0¢ / $1 risk |
| 60% | +80.0¢ / $1 risk |
| 65% | +95.0¢ / $1 risk |
EV = (Win Rate × R:R) − (1 − Win Rate). Positive EV means the strategy is profitable long-term.
Break-even win rate = 1 ÷ (1 + R:R). A 1:2 ratio requires winning only 33% of trades to break even. Professional traders target at least 1:2.