The5%ers Margin Calculator
Calculate the required margin for any position on The5%ers. Enter your instrument, lot size, leverage, and price to see margin requirements, free margin remaining, and max lots available. The5%ers uses static (floor never moves) with a 4% daily loss limit and 4% max drawdown. This calculator is based on the rule set reviewed on 2026-03-21.
The5%ers provides leverage on funded accounts, but using too much leverage relative to your account size is a fast path to breaching drawdown limits. This calculator shows how much margin a position requires and how many lots you can safely open at your leverage level.
Who should use this calculator
Best for leveraged traders who need to know whether a position is even feasible before the order is placed.
Where this tool can mislead you
Enough free margin does not mean the trade is rule-safe. Margin availability and drawdown safety are different constraints.
Rule inputs preloaded into this calculator
- •Account sizes reflected: $20,000, $60,000, $100,000
- •Primary drawdown model: Static
- •Daily loss rule: 4%
- •Max drawdown rule: 4%
- •Profit split range: 50% to 100%
- •Largest configured account in this calculator: $100,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The5%ers's daily loss limit?
The5%ers's daily loss limit is 4% of your account balance. For the $20,000 account, the daily limit is $800.
What drawdown type does The5%ers use?
The5%ers uses static (floor never moves). The floor is fixed at account opening and never moves up, even when you profit.
What leverage does The5%ers offer?
The5%ers's leverage depends on the instrument and account type. Forex pairs typically get 1:30 to 1:100 leverage. Use this calculator with your specific leverage to see exact margin requirements for any position size.
How is margin calculated in forex?
Margin = (Lots x Contract Size x Price) / Leverage. For example, 1 lot of EUR/USD at 1.0800 with 1:30 leverage requires (1 x 100,000 x 1.0800) / 30 = $3,600 margin. Higher leverage means less margin required but more risk exposure.
Reviewed | Rules verified against official firm websites
Data source: The5%ers (https://the5ers.com). Current rule set reflected here was reviewed 2026-03-21.
Drawdown type: Static (floor never moves) | Daily limit: 4% | Profit split: 50-100%
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