Forex profit calculator
Enter the direction, open and close price and trade size to see the result in pips and in your account currency. It works for planned trades as well as closed ones.
Result
Fill in the fields to see the result
EUR/USD profit by pip move (USD account)
| Move | 1 lot | 0.1 lot | 0.01 lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pips | 100.00 USD | 10.00 USD | 1.00 USD |
| 20 pips | 200.00 USD | 20.00 USD | 2.00 USD |
| 50 pips | 500.00 USD | 50.00 USD | 5.00 USD |
| 100 pips | 1,000.00 USD | 100.00 USD | 10.00 USD |
| 200 pips | 2,000.00 USD | 200.00 USD | 20.00 USD |
For pairs quoted in your account currency the profit per pip is fixed, so this table applies to GBP/USD, AUD/USD and NZD/USD too.
How it works
The result of a forex trade is the price difference multiplied by the trade size. A buy (long) profits when the price rises and a sell (short) profits when it falls. The calculator measures the move in pips, the conventional unit of 0.0001 for most pairs and 0.01 for yen pairs, and in money.
The money result is first calculated in the quote currency, the second currency of the pair: price difference × contract size × lots. One standard lot of EUR/USD is 100,000 euros, so a move from 1.1000 to 1.1050 is worth 0.0050 × 100,000 = 500 dollars.
If your account is in another currency, the result is converted. With a dollar account on USD/JPY, the profit is in yen and is divided by the USD/JPY price; the calculator uses the close price, because that is the rate at the moment the profit is realised. Brokers differ in the exact rate they use, so small differences from your statement are normal. If your account currency is not part of the pair at all, enter one exchange rate between the quote currency and your account currency.
The result does not include spread, commission or swap. On a real account the spread is already inside the open and close prices you see, commission is charged separately, and swap is added or deducted for every night the position is held. Gold and silver use ounces as the contract unit; check the contract size on your platform and change it under contract specs if needed.
Use the calculator to check a closed trade against your statement, or to see in advance what a move to your target or stop would be worth. To size a new trade from a fixed risk, use the lot size calculator instead.
Formula
- Price difference = close − open (long) or open − close (short)
- Pips = price difference ÷ pip size
- P/L (quote currency) = price difference × contract size × lots
- Account = base currency: P/L ÷ close price
- Otherwise: × or ÷ the exchange rate between the quote currency and the account currency
Example
Sell 1 lot of USD/JPY at 150.00 and close at 151.00 on a dollar account: the price moved 1.00 against you, which is −100 pips. The loss is 1.00 × 100,000 = −100,000 yen, and at the close price of 151.00 that is −662.25 dollars.
FAQ
How do I calculate forex profit?
Multiply the price difference by the contract size and the number of lots. The result is in the quote currency; convert it to your account currency if they differ.
How much is 50 pips worth?
On EUR/USD with a dollar account, 500 dollars per standard lot, 50 dollars per mini lot and 5 dollars per micro lot. For other pairs it depends on the conversion rate.
Why is my profit different from my broker’s statement?
Brokers may convert at a slightly different rate or time, and the statement includes commission and swap. The calculator shows only the price move.
Which rate is used for the conversion?
When the account currency is the base currency of the pair, the close price. Otherwise the exchange rate you enter. Use the rate at the time you closed the trade for the closest match.
Does it work for gold and silver?
Yes. XAU/USD defaults to 100 ounces per lot and XAG/USD to 5,000 ounces. Change the contract size if your broker uses a different one.
Is a sell profitable when the price falls?
Yes. A short position gains when the close price is below the open price and loses when it is above.
Does it include spread and swap?
No. The prices you enter already contain the spread you paid; commission and overnight swap are separate costs.
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Calculations only, not investment advice. Check fees, margin rates and contract specs with your broker or exchange.