Where are stop-loss and take-profit prices for chosen percentages?

This calculation converts percentage distances into price levels around an entry. It is a placement tool for arithmetic consistency, not an assessment of volatility or an instruction to use those levels.

Translating percentages into price levels

Enter an entry price, share quantity and the percentage distances for the stop loss and take-profit target. The stop is placed below entry and the target above entry using those percentages.

Maximum loss and gain multiply the per-share price moves by the number of shares. The displayed ratio compares the calculated gain with the calculated loss and excludes fees, slippage and gaps.

Placing two mechanical levels

The default example starts from one entry price and applies the entered downside and upside percentages. It reports both levels and the monetary distances from entry.

Take profit price$14.41
Stop loss price$11.48
Maximum gain$219.78
Maximum loss-$73.26

Price distance is not account risk

For a long position, the stop sits below entry and the target above it. Changing either percentage affects only its corresponding level and also changes the implied reward-to-risk relationship.

Offsets above and below entry

Stop price = Entry × (1 − Stop% ÷ 100)Target price = Entry × (1 + Target% ÷ 100)Max loss = (Entry − Stop price) × SharesMax gain = (Target price − Entry) × Shares

Execution effects the levels cannot predict

Do not confuse a percentage of entry with a percentage of account equity. Position size determines how a price move translates into account loss or gain.

  • The levels are calculated for the position direction represented by the config.
  • Percentages are measured from the entry price.
  • Gaps, slippage, fees and order execution rules are excluded.

Calculations related to stop loss and take profit

The following tools examine neighbouring parts of the same calculation without changing the inputs or assumptions used above.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate a stop-loss price from a percentage?

The calculator multiplies entry by one minus the stop percentage divided by 100.

How is the take-profit price calculated?

Entry is multiplied by one plus the target percentage divided by 100.

Are trading fees included in the maximum gain and loss?

No. The formula uses only entry, target, stop and share quantity.

Educational content only. This guide is not financial advice.