Profit Calculator
Calculate the profit or loss on a forex trade based on your entry and exit prices, position size, and trade direction.
How forex profit is calculated
The profit or loss formula for a forex trade is:
For a sell trade, the formula is (Entry Price - Exit Price) × Lot Size × Contract Size. For EUR/USD with a standard lot (100,000 units), a 50-pip move (0.0050) equals 0.0050 × 100,000 = $500 profit or loss per lot.
Worked example
You buy 1 standard lot of EUR/USD at 1.0850 and exit at 1.0900. The price moved 50 pips in your favor. Your profit = (1.0900 - 1.0850) × 1 × 100,000 = $500. If the price had moved against you to 1.0800, your loss would be (1.0800 - 1.0850) × 1 × 100,000 = -$500.
This calculator does not account for spreads, commissions, or swap charges. Actual P&L will be slightly different. For educational purposes only.