FP Markets Margin & Pip Calculator
Work out required margin and pip value before you trade with FP Markets.
Open FP Markets Account →At FP Markets, required margin = position size ÷ leverage; at retail leverage limits a 1-lot EUR/USD trade needs roughly $54 margin, and a pip is about $10 per standard lot.
How to size a trade
- Required margin = position size ÷ leverage.
- At retail leverage limits leverage, a 1-lot (100,000-unit) EUR/USD trade at 1.08 needs about $54 margin.
- Pip value for a standard lot on USD pairs is about $10 per pip.
- Always confirm exact figures in your trading platform before opening a position.
Frequently asked questions
How is margin calculated?
Margin = position size ÷ leverage.
What is a pip worth?
About $10 per pip per standard lot on USD-quoted pairs.