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- Using outdated rates.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
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Method | Choose one: Standard (floor), Fibonacci, Woodie, Camarilla |
| Previous high | Amount in your currency |
| Previous low | Amount in your currency |
| Previous close | Amount in your currency |
Example values
How the main result changes when Previous high changes and everything else stays at the example values above:
| Previous high | Pivot point |
|---|---|
| 76.2 | 124.97 |
| 114.3 | 137.67 |
| 152.4 | 150.37 |
| 190.5 | 163.07 |
| 228.6 | 175.77 |
| 304.8 | 201.17 |
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) ÷ 4Camarilla: R1/S1 = C ± (H − L) × 1.1 ÷ 12; R2/S2 = C ± (H − L) × 1.1 ÷ 6Worked 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.
Frequently asked questions
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).