# Pivot Point Calculator

URL: https://speedycalculator.com/calculators/finance/pivot-point/
Last updated: 2026-10-25

> The pivot point calculator works out the pivot point and support and resistance levels for the next trading session from the previous high, low and close – with the standard, Fibonacci, Woodie and Camarilla methods.

## Inputs

- Method
- Previous high
- Previous low
- Previous close

## Results

- Pivot point
- Resistance 1
- Resistance 2
- Resistance 3
- Support 1
- Support 2
- Support 3

## Formula

```
Standard: P = (H + L + C) ÷ 3; R1 = 2P − L; S1 = 2P − H; R2 = P + (H − L); S2 = P − (H − L)
Fibonacci: R1/S1 = P ± 0.382(H − L); R2/S2 = P ± 0.618(H − L)
Woodie: P = (H + L + 2C) ÷ 4
Camarilla: R1/S1 = C ± (H − L) × 1.1 ÷ 12; R2/S2 = C ± (H − L) × 1.1 ÷ 6
```

## Explanation

Day traders use pivot points as potential turning points. Price above the pivot is often read as bullish, below as bearish.

### How to use the Pivot Point Calculator

- **Method**
- **Previous high**
- **Previous low**
- **Previous close**

Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.

### How it works

Choose the method and enter the previous session's high, low and close.

### Tips

- Enter figures for the same period and in the same currency.
- Exchange rates and prices change constantly – update them before you rely on a result.
- Use results as estimates and confirm important figures with the official source.
- Everything runs in your browser – try different values to compare scenarios.

### Common mistakes to avoid

- Mixing gross and net figures.
- Using outdated rates.
- Treating rules of thumb as exact.

### Inputs explained

FieldWhat to enterMethodChoose one: Standard (floor), Fibonacci, Woodie, CamarillaPrevious highAmount in your currencyPrevious lowAmount in your currencyPrevious closeAmount in your currency

### Example values

How the main result changes when **Previous high** changes and everything else stays at the example values above:

Previous highPivot point76.2124.97114.3137.67152.4150.37190.5163.07228.6175.77304.8201.17

## Worked example

Inputs — Method: Standard (floor); Previous high: $152.4; Previous low: $147.8; Previous close: $150.9.

Results — **Pivot point = $150.37**; Resistance 1 = $152.93; Resistance 2 = $154.97; Resistance 3 = $157.53; Support 1 = $148.33; Support 2 = $145.77; Support 3 = $143.73.

## FAQ

**What is a pivot point?**
The average of the previous high, low and close, used as a reference level.

**How are support and resistance calculated?**
From the pivot and the previous range.

**Which pivot method is best?**
Standard is most common; Camarilla suits intraday mean reversion.

**What formula does the Pivot Point Calculator use?**
Standard: P = (H + L + C) ÷ 3; R1 = 2P − L; S1 = 2P − H; R2 = P + (H − L); S2 = P − (H − L).