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How many pips do I need before this forex trade is breakeven?

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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. Check your broker's platform for the live spread on your pair.

Required for USD-as-base pairs, since converting commission into pips needs the current rate. Not required when USD is the quote currency.

Some brokers charge a flat commission per lot on top of the spread, common on ECN/raw-spread accounts. Leave blank if your broker only charges the spread.

Your Result

Fill in the fields on the left and click Calculate to see how many pips of favorable movement this trade needs before it's breakeven.

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 and commission. Spreads move continuously and can widen around news events or low-liquidity periods; actual costs vary by broker, account type, and market conditions. 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.