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EUR/USD Margin Calculator

Pre-set for EUR/USD: 100,000 units per lot, 1 pip = 0.0001. Works in 23 account currencies, with the math shown.

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Contract specs: 1 lot = 100,000 units

Standard forex lots are 100,000 units of the base currency. Check the contract specification in your broker's platform (MT4/MT5: right-click the symbol → Specification).

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EU/UK retail limit for EUR/USD: 1:30.

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Optional. Shows the free margin and margin level after opening this trade.

Required margin

$3,731.63

at 1:30 leverage

Position value

$111,949.00

100,000 units

Margin requirement

3.33%

of position value

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  1. Position value in USD1.00 lots × 100,000 × 1.11949 = 111,949.00 USD
  2. Required margin$111,949.00 ÷ 30 = $3,731.63

Rates from ECB, gold-api.com, CoinGecko, FX reference 2026-10-14, checked 19:46 UTC. Use your broker's live quote to trade.

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Quick answer

One lot of EUR/USD at 1.11949 is $111,949 of exposure, so it needs $3,731.65 of margin at 30:1 (the EU/UK retail limit) and $1,119.49 at 100:1.

EURUSD margin table

Margin in USD at 1.11949.
Leverage0.01 lots0.10 lots1.00 lots
30:1$37.32$373.16$3,731.65
50:1$22.39$223.90$2,238.99
100:1$11.19$111.95$1,119.49
200:1$5.60$55.97$559.75
500:1$2.24$22.39$223.90

EUR/USD contract specification

Reference values used by the calculators. Rates: ECB, gold-api.com, CoinGecko, FX reference date 2026-10-14; updated hourly.
SpecificationValue
Contract size100,000 units per lot
Pip size0.0001
Value per pip, 1 lot (USD)$10.00
Value per pip, 1 lot (EUR)€8.93
Value per pip, 1 lot (GBP)£7.54
Reference price1.11949
Exposure of 1 lot (USD)$111,949
Margin for 1 lot at 30:1 (EU/UK retail max)$3,731.65
Margin for 1 lot at 100:1$1,119.49

What to know about EUR/USD

EUR/USD is quoted in US dollars, so a pip (0.0001) is worth exactly $10 per standard lot for a USD account. For accounts in other currencies the pip value changes with the exchange rate.

EUR/USD is the most traded currency pair and is most liquid when the London and New York sessions overlap.

For other instruments, or to switch between them, use the full margin calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How much is one pip worth on EURUSD?

One pip on EUR/USD is a 0.0001 price move. With 100,000 units per lot that is $10.00 per standard lot for a USD account, €8.93 for a EUR account and £7.54 for a GBP account.

What lot size should I use on EURUSD?

Size the trade from the amount you are willing to lose and your stop: lots = risk ÷ (stop in pips × pip value per lot). Risking $100 with a 20-pip stop gives 0.50 lots for a USD account.

How much margin do I need for 1 lot of EURUSD?

At a price of 1.11949, one lot is $111,949 of exposure. That needs $3,731.65 at 30:1, the maximum leverage for EU and UK retail clients on this asset, or $1,119.49 at 100:1.

Is the pip value the same at every broker?

For currency pairs the contract size is almost always 100,000 units, so the pip value only changes with your account currency and the exchange rate. Check your broker's specification if it offers non-standard lots.

Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 74–89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with the brokers listed here. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. The tools and information on this page are for education and are not financial advice.

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Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 74–89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with the brokers listed here. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.