Home › Calculators › Pivot Point Calculator
Pivot Point Calculator
Calculate pivot points and support and resistance levels from the previous day's, week's or month's high, low and close. Compare Classic, Fibonacci, Camarilla, Woodie and DeMark levels side by side and see which levels sit nearest the current price.
Last updated:
Previous period prices
Open of the same previous period
Options
Shows the nearest support and resistance
Enter your values to see the result.
Advertisement
Advertisement
How to use the Pivot Point Calculator
- Enter the previous period's high, low and close: yesterday's for daily pivots, last week's for weekly, last month's for monthly.
- Add the open of that period if you want DeMark pivots.
- Pick the method to highlight and the number of decimals for your market.
- Optionally enter the current price to see the nearest support and resistance.
- Press Calculate pivot points to see the levels, the formulas and all methods side by side.
Pivot point formulas
H, L, C and O are the previous period's high, low, close and open; range = H − L.
| Method | Pivot (P) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 / 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | (H + L + C) ÷ 3 | R1 = 2P − L, S1 = 2P − H | P ± range | R3 = H + 2(P − L), S3 = L − 2(H − P) |
| Fibonacci | (H + L + C) ÷ 3 | P ± 0.382 × range | P ± 0.618 × range | P ± 1.000 × range |
| Camarilla | levels from C | C ± range × 1.1 ÷ 12 | C ± range × 1.1 ÷ 6 | C ± range × 1.1 ÷ 4 and ÷ 2 |
| Woodie | (H + L + 2C) ÷ 4 | R1 = 2P − L, S1 = 2P − H | P ± range | same as Classic with Woodie P |
| DeMark | X ÷ 4 | R1 = X ÷ 2 − L, S1 = X ÷ 2 − H | — | — |
Worked example: H = 120, L = 110, C = 118. Classic P = 348 ÷ 3 = 116, R1 = 232 − 110 = 122, S1 = 232 − 120 = 112, R2 = 126, S2 = 106. Woodie P = (120 + 110 + 236) ÷ 4 = 116.5. Camarilla R3 = 118 + 10 × 1.1 ÷ 4 = 120.75 and S3 = 115.25.
How traders use pivot levels
- Bias: price trading above the pivot is often read as a bullish bias for the session, below it as bearish.
- Targets and stops: R1/S1 are common first profit targets; a stop just beyond the next level gives a defined risk.
- Camarilla in ranges: fading moves at R3/S3 in a sideways market, and treating a break of R4/S4 as a possible trend day.
- Confluence: levels that line up with a prior high or low, a round number or a moving average tend to attract more attention.
- Timeframe: daily pivots suit intraday trading; weekly and monthly pivots give bigger zones for swing trades.
Pivot points are a technical analysis convention, not a forecast. Always size positions so a wrong call is affordable.
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate a pivot point?
The classic pivot is P = (High + Low + Close) ÷ 3 of the previous period. Resistance 1 = 2P − Low, Support 1 = 2P − High, R2 = P + (High − Low), S2 = P − (High − Low), R3 = High + 2(P − Low) and S3 = Low − 2(High − P).
What is the difference between Classic, Fibonacci, Camarilla and Woodie pivots?
All start from the previous high, low and close. Fibonacci places levels at 38.2%, 61.8% and 100% of the range from the pivot. Camarilla builds tighter levels around the close using the range × 1.1 divided by 12, 6, 4 and 2. Woodie gives the close double weight: P = (H + L + 2C) ÷ 4.
Which high, low and close should I use?
Use the period before the one you are trading. Day traders use yesterday's regular-session high, low and close for today's levels; swing traders use last week's or last month's. For 24-hour markets like forex, many traders use the 5 pm New York close.
How are Camarilla pivots calculated?
With range = High − Low and C = Close: R1/S1 = C ± range × 1.1 ÷ 12, R2/S2 = C ± range × 1.1 ÷ 6, R3/S3 = C ± range × 1.1 ÷ 4 and R4/S4 = C ± range × 1.1 ÷ 2. R3/S3 are often watched for reversals and R4/S4 for breakouts.
How do DeMark pivot points work?
DeMark uses the open too. If Close < Open, X = H + 2L + C; if Close > Open, X = 2H + L + C; if equal, X = H + L + 2C. Then P = X ÷ 4, R1 = X ÷ 2 − L and S1 = X ÷ 2 − H.
Do pivot points work?
Pivot points are widely watched reference levels, which is why price sometimes reacts near them, but they do not predict direction. Traders usually combine them with trend, volume and risk management rather than trading every touch.
Are all the tools on FreeToolCabin tested for quality and accuracy?
Yes! Every tool on our site undergoes automated Q/A testing in real browser environments to ensure high precision, correct output, and zero errors. If you happen to spot a bug or have a suggestion, please contact us at [email protected] and our team will review it right away.
Related tools
Fibonacci CalculatorExact n-th Fibonacci number (BigInt), sequence lists, Fibonacci check and golden ratio.Risk Reward Ratio CalculatorRisk, reward, R:R ratio and break-even win rate from entry, stop loss and take profit.Trading Expectancy CalculatorExpectancy per trade from win rate, average win and loss, plus profit factor and break-even rate.Pip Value CalculatorForex pip value per lot and for any number of pips, in your account currency.Tip CalculatorWork out the tip and split the bill between any number of people.Discount CalculatorSale price, percent off, stacked discounts and sales tax.Budget CalculatorMonthly budget planner with the 50/30/20 rule and a donut chart.Emergency Fund CalculatorFind how big your emergency fund should be and how long it takes to save it, with interest.Wedding Budget PlannerSplit a wedding budget by category, then track estimated, actual and paid costs with a chart.Split Bill CalculatorSplit a bill with tax and tip equally, by shares, or by what each person ordered.50/30/20 Budget CalculatorSplit take-home pay into needs, wants and savings with the 50/30/20 rule or your own split.TikTok Money CalculatorEstimate TikTok sponsored post rates and Creator Rewards earnings from your views.Rent Split CalculatorSplit rent fairly between up to 6 roommates by room size, income or equally.Grocery Budget CalculatorRecommended weekly or monthly grocery budget and cost per meal for your household.Latte Factor CalculatorSee what a small daily habit costs per year and what it could grow to if invested.Money CounterCount cash by bill and coin: subtotals, grand total, piece count and a printable count sheet.Savings Rate CalculatorFind your savings rate on net or gross pay and estimate years to financial independence.Sinking Fund CalculatorPlan monthly and biweekly savings for several goals with due dates and progress bars.Subscription Cost CalculatorTotal your subscriptions per month, year and decade, and see what the money could grow to.CBM CalculatorCarton cubic meters and cubic feet, 20ft/40ft/40HC container fit and sea/air chargeable weight.Cost of Living CalculatorCompare living costs in two US cities and find the salary you need after a move.52 Week Savings ChallengePlan a 52-week money challenge, tick off each deposit and print the savings chart as a PDF.Income Percentile CalculatorSee where your household or individual income ranks in the US, with an age-group option.Life Insurance CalculatorEstimate how much life insurance you need with the DIME method: debts, income, mortgage, education.Baby Cost CalculatorFirst-year baby budget: diapers, formula, childcare, gear and healthcare, monthly and yearly.Bank Statement AnalyzerUpload a bank CSV to sort spending into categories, see monthly charts and your top merchants.Change CalculatorEnter the amount due and cash paid to get the change owed and the bills and coins to give back.Christmas Budget CalculatorPlan holiday spending: gift list, decor, food and travel vs your budget and income.Couple Expense Split CalculatorSplit shared household bills between partners by income, 50/50, equal leftover or custom %.Weighted Decision MatrixScore options against weighted criteria to get a ranked total, a score heatmap and a CSV.Financial Ratio AnalyzerEnter an income statement and balance sheet once and get 30 liquidity, leverage and profit ratios.Freight Class CalculatorEstimate LTL freight class from density (lb per cubic foot) for one or many pallets.FSA CalculatorFlexible spending account tax savings, use-it-or-lose-it risk and the best amount to elect.FTE CalculatorConvert part-time hours into full-time equivalents, FTE into headcount, plus an ACA FTE count.Global Income Percentile CalculatorSee how your income per person compares with the whole world, adjusted for PPP.Coinsurance CalculatorWhat you pay on a medical bill after deductible, copay, coinsurance and out-of-pocket max.Health Insurance Plan Comparison CalculatorCompare health plans' total yearly cost at low, medium and high medical use, with break-even points.100 Envelope ChallengeTrack the 100 envelope savings challenge ($5,050), pick random envelopes and print the chart.Kids Allowance CalculatorKids weekly allowance by age, chore bonus and Save / Spend / Give jar split.Altman Z-Score CalculatorBankruptcy-risk Z-score for public, private and non-manufacturing companies, with zones.Budget Variance CalculatorBudget vs. actual by line: dollar and percent variance with favorable or unfavorable flags.Cohort Retention Table GeneratorTurn signup and activity data or cohort counts into a cohort retention heatmap and export it.Cost Basis CalculatorEnter buy and sell lots to get cost basis and realized gains by FIFO, LIFO, HIFO, average or specific ID.CSAT Score CalculatorCustomer satisfaction % from 1–5 rating counts or scores, plus CES average.Disability Insurance CalculatorMonthly income replacement need, existing coverage after tax and your disability benefit gap.Earned Value CalculatorProject EVM metrics: CV, SV, CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC, VAC and TCPI from BAC, PV, EV and AC.Follower Growth Rate CalculatorFollower growth rate between two dates, average daily gain and your next milestone date.Insurance Deductible CalculatorCompare a low vs high deductible: break-even claims, premium savings and expected yearly cost.Option Greeks CalculatorDelta, gamma, theta, vega and rho for calls and puts, with position Greeks and sensitivity charts.OTE Calculator (On-Target Earnings)On-target earnings, pay mix and total pay at any attainment with accelerators.Overhead Rate CalculatorOverhead rate per labor hour, machine hour or % of direct cost, applied to a job's cost.PERT CalculatorThree-point PERT estimates: expected duration, standard deviation and confidence ranges.PPC Budget CalculatorAd budget and daily spend to hit a conversion or revenue goal from CPC and conversion rate.Project Budget CalculatorLine-item project budget: labor hours × rates, materials, overhead and contingency by phase.Repeat Purchase Rate CalculatorRepeat customer rate, purchase frequency and average days between purchases from your orders.Student Aid Index (SAI) EstimatorSimplified FAFSA Student Aid Index from income, assets and family size, with a Pell Grant hint.Utility Bill SplitterSplit electric, gas, water and internet bills among roommates by days, room size or shares.Absenteeism Rate CalculatorAbsence rate from days lost vs scheduled, cost of absenteeism and Bradford factor.Bank Reconciliation ToolMatch book and bank transactions, list outstanding checks and deposits, reconcile the balance.Pareto Analysis Tool (80/20)Paste categories and values to get a sorted Pareto chart, cumulative %, and the vital few.Expense TrackerLog expenses by category and date, see monthly totals and charts, import or export CSV.Financial Health Score CalculatorScore your finances out of 100 and get a prioritized to-do list for savings, debt and more.Incoterms Responsibility ChartPick an Incoterm (EXW to DDP) to see seller vs buyer costs, risk transfer and who pays duties.RACI Chart MakerBuild a RACI matrix of tasks × roles, check one Accountable per task, export PNG or CSV.Remote Work Savings CalculatorMoney and time you save working from home: commute, gas, lunch and more, minus home costs.Recurring Charges FinderOpen a bank CSV to find recurring subscriptions by merchant and interval, with annual costs.T-Account & Journal Entry GeneratorEnter debit and credit journal entries to get T-accounts and a balanced trial balance.Warehouse Space CalculatorSquare footage and rent for your pallets from rack levels, aisle %, staging and office space.