Free Trading Calculators & Tools

Every professional trader relies on accurate calculators to make consistent, data-driven decisions. Trading Compass provides 14 free tools covering the full trading workflow — from calculating pip values and precise position sizes before you enter a trade, to analyzing equity curves, visualizing compounding growth, and checking global market hours. Whether you trade forex majors, exotic pairs, or futures contracts, our calculators are built for accuracy and ease of use. Calculate required margin, convert between 20 major currencies in real time, find Fibonacci retracement and extension levels, calculate pivot points using four methods, understand drawdown recovery mathematics, find the optimal lot size for any risk percentage, and model how consistent monthly gains compound into significant account growth. All tools are free, require no sign-up, and run directly in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pip calculator?

A pip calculator helps forex traders determine the monetary value of a single pip movement for a given currency pair, lot size, and account currency. For most pairs, 1 pip = 0.0001. For a standard lot (100,000 units) of EUR/USD, 1 pip is worth approximately $10 USD. Knowing your pip value lets you accurately calculate risk and potential profit before entering a trade.

How do I calculate lot size in forex?

To calculate lot size: Lot Size = (Account Balance × Risk%) ÷ (Stop Loss in Pips × Pip Value per Lot). Example: with a $10,000 account, 1% risk ($100), a 20-pip stop, and a $10 pip value — $100 ÷ (20 × $10) = 0.5 lots. Our Position Size Calculator handles this automatically for forex pairs and futures contracts.

What is margin in forex trading?

Margin is the collateral your broker requires to open and hold a leveraged position — not a fee, just a deposit. Required Margin = (Lot Size × Contract Size × Base Currency Price) ÷ Leverage. With 1:100 leverage and 1 standard lot of EUR/USD at 1.09, your required margin is approximately $1,090. Higher leverage reduces margin requirements but increases risk exposure.

How does compounding work in trading?

Compounding means reinvesting profits so that gains generate additional gains over time. Starting with $10,000 and earning a consistent 3% per month, after 12 months you would have approximately $14,258 — a 42.6% total return. The formula is: Final Balance = Starting × (1 + Monthly Rate)^Months. Small, consistent gains compound into significant account growth. Use our Compounding Calculator to model your own scenarios.