Risk/Reward Calculator
Express a trade idea as a ratio between stop distance and target distance.
Risk/Reward Calculator
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Risk / reward ratio
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How to use it
- 1Enter the stop-loss distance in pips.
- 2Enter the take-profit distance in pips.
Formula
Ratio = Target distance ÷ Stop distance
Worked example
A 30-pip stop with a 60-pip target is a 2.0 risk/reward ratio.
Why it matters
Risk/reward is only meaningful alongside win rate. A high ratio with a low hit rate can perform worse than the reverse.
Frequently asked questions
What ratio is good?
There is no universal answer — it depends entirely on how often the strategy reaches its target.