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WTI Oil Position Size Calculator

WTI Crude Oil is the US benchmark for energy markets. A $1 move in oil equals $1,000 per standard lot in most brokers (1 lot = 1,000 barrels). OPEC meetings, US inventory data, and geopolitical events can move oil $2–$5 in minutes.

Key Facts

Point value: ~$10 per standard lot per $0.01 move (broker-dependent)
Average daily range: $1–$3 ($100–$300 per mini lot)
OPEC decisions and EIA inventory reports cause sharp spikes
Key drivers: OPEC+ decisions, US inventory data, geopolitics, USD, demand forecasts

POSITION SIZER

Multi-Asset Protocol

Recommended Position

1000.00

Standard Lots

R:R Ratio

1:1.00

Total Risk

$500.00

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How to Calculate WTI Oil Position Size

01

Set Your Account Risk

Enter your account balance and maximum risk per trade (0.5%–2% recommended). For a $10,000 account risking 1%, your dollar risk is $100.

02

Define Your Stop Loss

Enter your entry price and stop loss level. The calculator measures the distance in pips and applies the correct pip value for WTI Oil automatically.

03

Read Your Lot Size

The calculator outputs your exact lot size in standard lots, your R:R ratio, and your total risk amount. Adjust stop distance until the numbers fit your plan.

Position Size Formula

Risk Amount ($) = Account Balance × (Risk % ÷ 100)

SL Pips = |Entry – Stop Loss| ÷ Pip Size (0.01)

Lot Size = Risk Amount ÷ (SL Pips × Pip Value per Lot)

The TRADE90 calculator applies the correct pip value for WTI Oil including JPY and exotic conversions automatically.

WTI Oil Position Sizing — FAQ

How do I calculate position size for WTI Oil? +
Enter your account balance, risk percentage (0.5%–2%), entry price, and stop loss. The calculator divides your dollar risk by the SL distance in pips × pip value to give you the exact lot size.
What is the pip value for WTI Oil? +
Point value: ~$10 per standard lot per $0.01 move (broker-dependent)
How much should I risk per WTI Oil trade? +
Professional and FTMO-funded traders typically risk 0.5%–1% per trade. Exceeding 2% per trade significantly increases drawdown severity and the psychological difficulty of recovery.
What is the average daily range for WTI Oil? +
OPEC decisions and EIA inventory reports cause sharp spikes

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