Calculate R:R ratio, break-even win rate and dollar risk for any setup. Pre-loaded for US Dollar / Japanese Yen. Adjust inputs below for instant results.
Pip Size
0.01
Pip Value (1 lot)
~$6.71
Avg Spread
0.3–1.5 pips
Active Session
Tokyo, New York
R:R = Take-Profit Pips ÷ Stop-Loss Pips
Example (USD/JPY): USD/JPY SL = 20 pips, TP = 60 pips → R:R = 3.0 · Break-even win rate = 25%
USD/JPY is the second most traded forex pair, heavily influenced by Bank of Japan intervention policy, US Treasury yields, and risk sentiment. JPY is a traditional safe-haven currency — it tends to strengthen during market stress. Pip value is approximately $6.71 per pip per standard lot at common exchange rates.
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Risk / Reward Ratio
1 : 2.00
Risk ($)
−$300.00
Reward ($)
+$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.