Pivot Point Calculator
Pivot Point Calculator
Calculate the pivot point and three levels of support and resistance from the previous trading session. Enter the high, low, and close prices to instantly generate the classic floor pivot points used by day traders and swing traders worldwide.
Previous Session Data
Pivot Levels
INSTRUCTIONS
How to Use This Calculator
1. Enter Previous High
Enter the highest price reached during the previous trading session. This is the session high from the prior day or period.
2. Enter Previous Low
Enter the lowest price reached during the previous trading session. This is the session low from the prior day or period.
3. Enter Previous Close
Enter the closing price of the previous trading session. This is the last traded price before the session ended.
4. Review Levels
View the pivot point, three resistance levels (R1-R3), and three support levels (S1-S3) for the upcoming session.
EDUCATION
Understanding Pivot Points
Pivot points are a widely used technical analysis indicator that helps traders identify potential support and resistance levels for the upcoming trading session. They are calculated from the previous session's high, low, and close prices, making them a forward-looking tool that resets each trading day.
The classic floor pivot point formula starts with the central pivot: PP = (High + Low + Close) / 3. From there, resistance and support levels are calculated: R1 = 2 x PP - Low, S1 = 2 x PP - High, R2 = PP + (High - Low), S2 = PP - (High - Low), R3 = High + 2 x (PP - Low), and S3 = Low - 2 x (High - PP).
For example, with a previous high of $155, low of $148, and close of $152, the pivot point is ($155 + $148 + $152) / 3 = $151.67. Traders use the pivot as a directional bias: prices above the pivot suggest bullish sentiment, while prices below suggest bearish sentiment. The support and resistance levels serve as potential profit targets and stop-loss placement areas throughout the trading session.
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