Introduction
A pivot point is a price level traders use to spot where a market might change direction. It is calculated from the high, low, and close prices of a prior trading period. Once you know the pivot point, you can find support levels below it and resistance levels above it. These levels help traders decide when to buy, sell, or set stop-loss orders.
This Pivot Point Calculator does all the math for you in seconds. Enter your open, high, low, and close prices, and it will compute up to four resistance levels (R1–R4) and four support levels (S1–S4). It covers five popular methods side by side: Floor (Classic), Woodie, Camarilla, DeMark, and Fibonacci. You can also build a custom formula by mixing and matching the method used at each level.
The tool shows a full comparison table, midpoint values between each level, a step-by-step breakdown of every formula, and a chart so you can see all the levels at a glance. It works for any market — forex, stocks, crypto, or futures — and any time frame from 1-minute to yearly candles.
How to Use Our Pivot Point Calculator
Enter your price data from a past trading period, and this calculator will give you key support and resistance levels using six popular pivot point methods. These levels help you spot where price may bounce or break through.
Open Price — Type the opening price of the period you want to analyze. This is the price when the candle started.
High Price — Type the highest price reached during that period. This must be equal to or greater than the Low Price.
Low Price — Type the lowest price reached during that period. This must be equal to or less than the High Price.
Close Price — Type the closing price of the period. This is the last traded price before the candle ended.
Price Format — Choose how your prices are written. Pick "Decimal" for most assets. Use "32nds," "32nds + Halves," or "64ths" for bonds and treasuries.
Output Decimal Places — Pick how many digits show after the decimal point in your results. Use 4 for forex pairs or 2 for stocks.
Time Interval — Select the timeframe your OHLC data comes from, such as 1D for daily or 1W for weekly. This label is for your reference and does not change the math.
Quick Preset — Choose a pivot point method to load into the Custom column. Options include Floor (Classic), Woodie, Camarilla, DeMark, and Fibonacci. You can also build your own mix by picking "Custom" and setting each level by hand.
Click Calculate to see your results. The table shows up to four resistance levels (R1–R4), the pivot point (PP), and up to four support levels (S1–S4) for each method side by side. Click any value in the table to copy it. Press Reset to return all fields to their default values.
What Are Pivot Points?
Pivot points are price levels that traders use to spot where a market might change direction. They are calculated using the high, low, close, and sometimes the open price from a previous trading period. The main pivot point (PP) acts as a center line — essentially a weighted average of the period's key prices. Above it, you get resistance levels (R1, R2, R3, R4) where the price may struggle to keep rising. Below it, you get support levels (S1, S2, S3, S4) where the price may stop falling.
How Pivot Points Are Used in Trading
Traders use pivot points to plan entries, exits, and stop-loss orders. Pairing pivot levels with proper position sizing helps manage risk on every trade. If the price is above the pivot point, the market is seen as bullish, meaning it may keep going up. If the price is below the pivot point, the market is seen as bearish, meaning it may keep going down. Support and resistance levels help traders decide where to buy, sell, or protect a trade. These levels work on any time frame, from one-minute charts to monthly charts. Forex traders often combine pivot levels with a lot size calculator to set precise entries, while options traders may use an options profit calculator to gauge potential returns at each level.
Pivot Point Calculation Methods
There is more than one way to calculate pivot points. Each method uses a slightly different formula, which gives different levels. Here are the five most common methods:
- Floor (Classic): The oldest and most widely used method. It calculates PP as the average of the high, low, and close.
- Woodie: Gives extra weight to the closing price, making the pivot point react more to where the market ended. This is similar to how a weighted average assigns more importance to certain values.
- Camarilla: Uses the close and the range multiplied by special ratios. It produces levels that are closer together, which is useful for short-term trading.
- DeMark: Changes its formula based on whether the close was above, below, or equal to the open. It only produces one resistance and one support level.
- Fibonacci: Applies Fibonacci ratios (0.382, 0.618, and 1.000) to the range and adds or subtracts them from the classic pivot point.
Why Compare Multiple Methods?
No single method is always the best. Different methods work better in different markets and time frames. When two or more methods show a support or resistance level at nearly the same price, that level is considered stronger. This is called confluence. By comparing all five methods side by side, you can find the levels that matter most and make smarter trading decisions. You can also use a percent change calculator to measure how far each level sits from the current price, or check the margin required before placing a trade at a key level.