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Forex R:R is calculated in pips, not dollars. The ratio is the same regardless of lot size - 50 pips risk to 100 pips reward is 2:1 whether you trade micro lots or standard lots. The pip-based ratio tells you if the setup is worth taking. The lot size determines how much you actually risk in dollars.
Calculate R:R for any forex pair or setup.
Open Risk Reward Calculator| Pair | Entry | Stop Loss | Target | SL Pips | TP Pips | R:R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.0850 | 1.0800 | 1.0950 | 50 | 100 | 2.0:1 |
| EUR/USD | 1.0850 | 1.0820 | 1.0940 | 30 | 90 | 3.0:1 |
| GBP/USD | 1.2650 | 1.2600 | 1.2800 | 50 | 150 | 3.0:1 |
| USD/JPY | 155.50 | 156.00 | 154.00 | 50 | 150 | 3.0:1 |
| XAU/USD | 2,350 | 2,345 | 2,370 | 50 | 200 | 4.0:1 |
| EUR/USD | 1.0850 | 1.0830 | 1.0870 | 20 | 20 | 1.0:1 |
The last row shows a 1:1 setup - avoid unless your strategy has a proven win rate above 55% on this pair and timeframe.
| Style | Typical SL (Pips) | Typical TP (Pips) | R:R | Win Rate Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1-M5 scalping | 5-15 | 10-20 | 1.5:1 | 40% |
| M15-H1 day trading | 15-40 | 30-120 | 2:1 to 3:1 | 33% |
| H4-D1 swing trading | 40-100 | 120-400 | 3:1 to 4:1 | 25% |
| Weekly position trading | 100-300 | 400-1500 | 4:1 to 5:1 | 20% |
$10,000 account, 1% risk ($100), trading EUR/USD:
| Stop (Pips) | Target (Pips) | R:R | Lot Size | Dollar Risk | Dollar Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 60 | 2:1 | 0.033 lots | $100 | $200 |
| 30 | 90 | 3:1 | 0.033 lots | $100 | $300 |
| 50 | 100 | 2:1 | 0.020 lots | $100 | $200 |
| 50 | 150 | 3:1 | 0.020 lots | $100 | $300 |
| 20 | 60 | 3:1 | 0.050 lots | $100 | $300 |
Notice: the dollar risk is always $100 (1% of account) regardless of stop distance. The lot size adjusts to keep dollar risk constant. The R:R determines how much you stand to gain for that fixed $100 risk.
Check R:R on every forex trade before you enter.
Open Risk Reward Calculator