Margin Calculator

Capital required to open a position at a given leverage.

Notional value

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Margin required

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Margin (in base currency)

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How margin works

Leverage lets you control a position larger than your deposit. Margin is the slice of your account the broker locks while the trade is open.

margin = notional ÷ leverage

For 1 standard lot of EURUSD at 1:30 leverage, the notional is 100,000 EUR. Margin = 100,000 ÷ 30 = 3,333 EUR — which converts to your account currency at the current rate.

EU retail traders are typically capped at 1:30 for major pairs, 1:20 for non-majors, 1:10 for commodities. US retail is capped at 1:50. Pro and offshore accounts can go higher.