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
POSITION SIZER
Multi-Asset Protocol
Recommended Position
Standard Lots
R:R Ratio
1:1.00
Total Risk
$500.00
How to Calculate WTI Oil Position Size
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 $100.
Define Your Stop Loss
Enter your entry price and stop loss level. The calculator measures the distance in pips and applies the correct pip value for WTI Oil automatically.
Read Your Lot Size
The calculator outputs your exact lot size in standard lots, your R:R ratio, and your total risk amount. Adjust stop distance until the numbers fit your plan.
Position Size Formula
Risk Amount ($) = 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.