EURUSD Lot Size Calculator
EUR/USD is the most liquid currency pair in forex, accounting for over 20% of daily trading volume. Its relatively stable nature makes it ideal for beginners, but proper position sizing remains essential for consistent profitability.
EURUSD is the benchmark forex pair with the most predictable pip value: exactly $10 per pip per standard lot. This simplicity makes it the reference point for all other lot size calculations. However, its lower volatility means you may need larger position sizes to achieve meaningful returns—making accurate calculation even more important to avoid overexposure.
Example Calculation
Step-by-step lot size calculation for EURUSD:
The Formula
Step 1: Your Trading Parameters
Account Size
$10,000
Risk Per Trade
1%
Stop Loss
20 pips
Step 2: Risk Amount
$100
Maximum loss per trade
Step 3: Lot Size
$100 ÷ (20 pips × pip value)
0.50 lots
Risk exactly $100 with 20 pips SL
💡 Note: Lot size determines your risk, while leverage determines your margin requirement. With higher leverage (e.g., 1:100), you need less margin to open the same position, but your risk stays the same.
EURUSD Volatility: Low to moderate - Typical daily range of 50-80 pips
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about EURUSD lot sizing.
This page is part of our main Lot Size Calculator, which supports all forex pairs, indices, and crypto.
For EURUSD, 1 pip (0.0001) equals $0.10 per micro lot, $1.00 per mini lot, and $10.00 per standard lot when your account is in USD. This makes EURUSD one of the easiest pairs for calculating risk.