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Smart Money Concepts Trade Calculator: Position Size & R:R Tool
SMC Trade Calculator
Calculate position size, risk-to-reward, and target levels for Smart Money Concepts trades
Account Settings
Trade Direction
Trade Setup (from SMC Analysis)
Your SMC Trade Setup
Position Size
100
Units
$10,000
Risk Amount
$100.00
Stop Distance
50 pips
Risk : Reward (2:1)
$200.00
Risk : Reward (3:1)
$300.00
Target Price Levels
Take Profit 1 (1:1)
1.0900
Take Profit 2 (2:1)
1.0950
Take Profit 3 (3:1)
1.1000
Good Setup: 2:1 R:R achievable with proper SMC entry
Quick Reference (Copy for your trade)
Direction: LONG
Entry: 1.0850
Stop Loss: 1.0800 (0.46%)
TP1 (1:1): 1.0900
TP2 (2:1): 1.0950
TP3 (3:1): 1.1000
Size: 2,174 units
Value: $2,358.70
Risk: $100.00 (1%)
Position Size = Risk Amount ÷ Stop Distance
Target Price = Entry ± (Stop Distance × R:R Ratio)
Risk Amount = Account Balance × Risk %
This calculator determines how many units you can trade based on your risk tolerance. Enter your entry and stop loss from your SMC analysis (demand zone, supply zone, or FVG), and the tool calculates your position size and R:R targets automatically. Works for forex, stocks, crypto, or any market.
Using This Calculator for SMC Trades
Where should I place my stop loss for SMC trades?
For demand zone entries, place your stop loss below the demand zone. For supply zone entries, place it above the supply zone. For liquidity grab trades, place it beyond the liquidity grab candle's extreme.
What R:R ratio should I target?
The SMC methodology recommends at least 2:1 R:R. Target the next break of structure level or just below/above the previous high/low to lock in profits before potential reversals.
What does "units" mean for my broker?
Units represent how many shares, contracts, or currency units to trade. For forex, divide by 100,000 to get standard lots (e.g., 50,000 units = 0.5 lots). For stocks, it's the number of shares. Check your broker's minimum position size.
Can I use this for crypto and stocks?
Yes! This calculator works universally. Just enter your entry and stop loss prices, and it will calculate the correct position size regardless of whether you're trading forex, stocks, crypto, or futures.
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