ATR Stop Loss Calculator

Calculate volatility-adjusted stop losses. Let the market tell you where to place your stops based on actual price movement.

Quick Reference and Usage Guide

Enter Your ATR

Find the 14-period ATR on your chart and enter the value

Set Multiplier

Adjust the ATR multiplier based on your trading style

Size Your Position

Get max contracts based on your account risk tolerance

Understanding ATR (Average True Range)

What It Measures - Average price range over a period (typically 14 bars)

Why It Works - Adapts stops to actual market volatility, not arbitrary numbers

Timeframe Matters - Use ATR from your trading timeframe (5m, 15m, 1h, etc.)

ATR Multiplier Guide

0.5x - 1.0x (Tight) - Scalping, quick entries. Higher risk of being stopped out by noise

1.0x - 1.5x (Standard) - Day trading, swing entries. Good balance of protection and room to breathe

1.5x - 2.0x (Wide) - Position trading, trend following. Avoids noise but larger risk per trade

2.0x - 3.0x (Very Wide) - Swing/position trades. Use when expecting extended moves

ATR Input

Instrument

Current ATR (Points) Enter the ATR value from your chart (typically 14-period)

ATR Multiplier: 1.5x

0.5x Tight 1.5x Standard 3x Wide

Position Sizing

Account Size

Risk Percentage

Typical ATR Ranges

Instrument	Low Vol	Normal	High Vol
ES	8-12	15-25	30+
NQ	50-80	100-150	200+
CL	0.50-0.80	1.00-1.50	2.00+
GC	10-15	20-30	40+

VOLATILITY ASSESSMENT

Low Normal High Extreme

Normal volatility - Standard stops appropriate

Recommended Stop Distance

Stop Distance 
22.50
points

Dollar Risk 
$1,125
per contract

Max Contracts

at your risk level

Multiplier Comparison

Multiplier	Stop (pts)	$/Contract	Max Contracts	Use Case

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