Risk Reward Calculator

Calculate trading risk to reward ratio.

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Risk-Reward Calculator
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Risk-Reward Ratio
Potential Profit
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R:R Ratio

Plan trades with disciplined risk-reward setups before entry. This calculator helps preserve capital by sizing positions and validating trade quality.

What risk-reward tells you

Risk-reward ratio compares potential loss to potential gain. Better ratios improve expectancy when paired with sound win rates and risk management.

Risk-reward formula

Risk-Reward Ratio = (Entry - Stop Loss) : (Target - Entry) for long trades

Example 1:2 means risking 1 unit to potentially make 2 units.

Essential risk checks

  • Maximum risk per trade (for example 1% of capital)
  • Position size from stop-loss distance
  • Liquidity and slippage
  • Correlation with existing positions

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter entry, stop-loss, and target prices
  2. Compute risk per share and reward per share
  3. Review ratio and expected R multiple
  4. Adjust position size to cap max loss
  5. Take trade only if setup matches your plan

Risk-reward example

Scenario: Long entry at Rs 500, stop-loss Rs 480, target Rs 560.

Inputs

  • Risk per share: Rs 20
  • Reward per share: Rs 60

Calculation

  • Ratio = 20:60 = 1:3
  • If 200 shares traded, max risk = Rs 4,000; potential reward = Rs 12,000

Result: Setup offers a 1:3 risk-reward profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your strategy win rate and execution quality.

Yes, if win rate is too low or stop-loss discipline breaks.

Many traders limit risk to 0.5% to 2% of total capital per trade.

Yes, the same framework works across asset classes with volatility adjustments.