Pivot Point Calculator
Calculate pivot points and support and resistance levels from the previous period's high, low and close.
Sets the price decimals and pip size.
Only DeMark pivots use the open.
Pivot
1.12083
R1
1.12547
First resistance
S1
1.11687
First support
| Level | Price | Pips from pivot |
|---|---|---|
| R4 | 1.13870 | +178.7 |
| R3 | 1.13407 | +132.3 |
| R2 | 1.12943 | +86.0 |
| R1 | 1.12547 | +46.3 |
| Pivot | 1.12083 | — |
| S1 | 1.11687 | −39.7 |
| S2 | 1.11223 | −86.0 |
| S3 | 1.10827 | −125.7 |
| S4 | 1.10430 | −165.3 |
Use the previous period's bar: yesterday's high, low and close for daily pivots (many traders use the New York 5 pm close), last week's for weekly pivots.
Show the math
- Pivot P = (H + L + C) ÷ 3
(1.12480 + 1.11620 + 1.12150) ÷ 3 = 1.12083 - R1 = 2P − L · S1 = 2P − H
2 × 1.12083 − 1.11620 = 1.12547 · 2 × 1.12083 − 1.12480 = 1.11687 - R2 = P + (H − L) · S2 = P − (H − L)
1.12083 ± 0.00860 = 1.12943 / 1.11223 - R3 = H + 2(P − L) · S3 = L − 2(H − P)
1.12480 + 2 × 0.00463 = 1.13407 · 1.11620 − 2 × 0.00397 = 1.10827 - R4 = H + 3(P − L) · S4 = L − 3(H − P)
1.12480 + 3 × 0.00463 = 1.13870 · 1.11620 − 3 × 0.00397 = 1.10430
All methods compared
The same bar run through all five methods. DeMark uses the previous open and only defines R1 and S1; Fibonacci and Woodie stop at R3. Pick a method above to see its formulas.
| Level | Classic | Fibonacci | Camarilla | Woodie | DeMark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R4 | 1.13870 | — | 1.12623 | — | — |
| R3 | 1.13407 | 1.12943 | 1.12387 | 1.13440 | — |
| R2 | 1.12943 | 1.12615 | 1.12308 | 1.12960 | — |
| R1 | 1.12547 | 1.12412 | 1.12229 | 1.12580 | 1.12745 |
| Pivot | 1.12083 | 1.12083 | 1.12083 | 1.12100 | 1.12183 |
| S1 | 1.11687 | 1.11755 | 1.12071 | 1.11720 | 1.11885 |
| S2 | 1.11223 | 1.11552 | 1.11992 | 1.11240 | — |
| S3 | 1.10827 | 1.11223 | 1.11914 | 1.10860 | — |
| S4 | 1.10430 | — | 1.11677 | — | — |
Quick answer
The classic pivot P = (high + low + close) ÷ 3 of the previous period, with R1 = 2P − low, S1 = 2P − high, R2 = P + (high − low) and S2 = P − (high − low). With a high of 1.1100, a low of 1.0900 and a close of 1.1000, P = 1.1000, R1 = 1.1100, S1 = 1.0900, R2 = 1.1200 and S2 = 1.0800.
Worked examples: Pivots & Fibonacci
What is the Pivot Point Calculator?
Pivot points are support and resistance levels calculated from the previous period's high, low and close. Daily pivots use yesterday's bar, weekly pivots last week's. Because the inputs are the same for everyone, many traders see the same levels.
Classic: P = (H + L + C) ÷ 3
R1 = 2P − L, S1 = 2P − H
R2 = P + (H − L), S2 = P − (H − L)
R3 = H + 2(P − L), S3 = L − 2(H − P)
R4 = H + 3(P − L), S4 = L − 3(H − P)
The calculator supports five methods:
- Classic (floor) — the formulas above.
- Fibonacci — the classic pivot with levels at P ± 0.382, 0.618 and 1.000 × (H − L).
- Camarilla — four levels each side built from the close: C ± 1.1 × (H − L) ÷ 12, ÷ 6, ÷ 4 and ÷ 2. R3/S3 are often treated as reversal zones and R4/S4 as breakout levels.
- Woodie — weights the close: P = (H + L + 2C) ÷ 4, with the classic level formulas.
- DeMark — uses the open: X = H + 2L + C if the bar closed below its open, 2H + L + C if above, H + L + 2C if equal; P = X ÷ 4, R1 = X ÷ 2 − L, S1 = X ÷ 2 − H.
How to use this calculator
- Method — Classic (floor), Fibonacci, Camarilla, Woodie or DeMark.
- Instrument — sets the price decimals and the pip size used for distances.
- Previous high, Previous low and Previous close — from the previous day's bar for daily pivots, or the previous week's for weekly pivots. The close must lie between the low and the high.
- Previous open — needed for DeMark only.
The result shows the pivot, R1 and S1, and a table of every level with its distance from the pivot in pips. Show the math gives each formula with your prices; Copy link with these numbers saves the bar.
Worked example
Classic daily pivots, EUR/USD. Previous high 1.1248, low 1.1162, close 1.1215 (range 86 pips).
- P = (1.1248 + 1.1162 + 1.1215) ÷ 3 = 1.12083
- R1 = 2 × 1.12083 − 1.1162 = 1.12547; S1 = 2 × 1.12083 − 1.1248 = 1.11687
- R2 = 1.12083 + 0.0086 = 1.12943; S2 = 1.11223
- R3 = 1.1248 + 2 × (1.12083 − 1.1162) = 1.13407; S3 = 1.10827
Camarilla, same bar. 1.1 × 0.0086 = 0.00946, so R3 = 1.1215 + 0.00946 ÷ 4 = 1.123865 and S3 = 1.119135; R4 = 1.1215 + 0.00946 ÷ 2 = 1.12623 and S4 = 1.11677.
When to use it
- Intraday trading — daily pivots give reference levels for the session.
- Swing trading — weekly or monthly pivots from the previous week's or month's bar.
- Placing stops and targets — beyond or just before nearby levels.
- Reading bias — price holding above the pivot is often read as bullish for the session, below it as bearish.
Common mistakes
- Using the wrong session close. Forex has no single close; many traders use the New York 5 p.m. close. Broker charts in other time zones produce different daily bars and different pivots.
- Treating levels as exact. Price often turns short of a level or overshoots it.
- Mixing methods. Classic and Camarilla levels are far apart; choose one method and use it consistently.
- Ignoring news. Major releases often push price through several levels at once.
Frequently asked questions
Which pivot method is best?
None is consistently better. Classic pivots are the most widely watched; Camarilla levels sit closer to the close and suit range trading; Woodie gives more weight to the close; DeMark depends on whether the bar closed above or below its open.
Which close should I use for forex pivots?
Most traders use the New York 5 p.m. close, which is also the start of the new forex trading day. Use the same convention every day so the levels are comparable.
Can pivots be used for swing trading?
Yes. Enter the previous week's high, low and close for weekly pivots, or the previous month's for monthly pivots.
Why does DeMark need the open?
DeMark changes its formula depending on whether the previous bar closed above, below or at its open, so the open is a required input.
Should I trade bounces or breakouts at pivots?
Both approaches are used. Range traders fade the outer levels, while breakout traders look for a close beyond them. The level itself does not tell you which will happen.
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