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Trading Margin Calculator

Initial margin required to open a position from its size and margin requirement (or leverage).

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Margin required

$3,750.00

Position value
$15,000.00
Implied leverage
4 ×

About the Trading Margin Calculator

Initial margin required to open a position from its size and margin requirement (or leverage).

Also known as: margin required, initial margin, margin requirement.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter quantity, price, margin requirement.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

Margin = position value × requirement

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Quantity = 200
  • Price = 75
  • Margin requirement = 25 %

the calculator returns:

  • Margin required: 3,750
  • Position value: 15,000
  • Implied leverage: 4 ×