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How much does the bid-ask spread cost me on this forex trade?

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This calculator covers major USD pairs. Cross pairs where neither currency is USD (EUR/GBP, EUR/JPY) need an extra conversion step this tool doesn't do.

Standard lot = 100,000 units. Mini lot = 10,000 units. Micro lot = 1,000 units.

The difference between the bid and ask price your broker quotes, in pips. Check your broker's platform for the live spread on your pair.

Required for USD-as-base pairs, since converting the spread cost to USD needs the current rate. Not required when USD is the quote currency.

Leave blank to skip. If entered, shows what the spread alone costs you over a day, a week, and a month at this pace.

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Fill in the fields on the left and click Calculate to see exactly what the spread costs you on this trade, in USD.

How this is calculated

Risk & liability disclaimer: This calculator produces a mathematical estimate based on the numbers you enter, not live market data or your actual broker's quoted spread. Spreads move continuously and can widen significantly around news events or low-liquidity periods; this tool does not pull or refresh spread data automatically. Actual costs vary by broker, account type, and market conditions, always confirm your broker's specific spread and commission structure. This is not financial advice and does not guarantee any trading outcome. Trading Habits is not a broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, or tax professional, and is not affiliated with any broker, exchange, or data provider. Forex trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. You could lose some or all of the capital you trade with.