Compute classic pivot points with support and resistance levels.
Please do not make financial decisions based on these results.
What is the Pivot Point Calculator?
Compute classic pivot points with support and resistance levels. To use the Pivot Point Calculator, enter high, low, close; it returns pivot point, resistance 1, support 1, resistance 2 and more, and shows them instantly as you type.
Where the Pivot Point Calculator fits
Compute classic pivot points with support and resistance levels. The main figure it returns is the Pivot point, worked out from the values you enter.
It belongs with the other business & everyday tools tools. If you are comparing options or checking a result from another angle, try the Fibonacci Retracement Calculator, Relative Strength Index Calculator (RSI) or the Combined Ratio Calculator.
How to use the Pivot Point Calculator
- Fill in the fields. You will need High, Low, Close. Use real figures from your own records where you can. Fields marked optional can stay at zero.
- Read the result. The highlighted box gives the Pivot point, and the cards below show Resistance 1, Support 1, Resistance 2. Tables and charts break it down further.
- Test other scenarios. Results update as you type. Change one value at a time to see what drives the answer, and press Reset to go back to the defaults.
Formula and how it works
Example with real numbers
Here is the Pivot Point Calculator using the default values shown in the calculator above:
Inputs
| High | 152 |
|---|---|
| Low | 146 |
| Close | 150 |
Results
| Pivot point | 149.33 |
|---|---|
| Resistance 1 | 152.67 |
| Support 1 | 146.67 |
| Resistance 2 | 155.33 |
| Support 2 | 143.33 |
With these inputs the calculator returns Pivot point: 149.33. Change any value in the calculator to see how the result moves.
What if you change one input?
Sensitivity check: raising High from 152 to 182 (about 20% higher) and leaving everything else as in the example above changes the results like this:
| Result | Example | After the change | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pivot point | 149.33 | 159.33 | +6.7% |
| Resistance 1 | 152.67 | 172.67 | +13.1% |
| Support 1 | 146.67 | 136.67 | -6.8% |
| Resistance 2 | 155.33 | 195.33 | +25.8% |
| Support 2 | 143.33 | 123.33 | -14% |
The input that moves the result most is the one to check twice. Change it in the calculator above to test your own case.
What the results tell you
The results panel of the Pivot Point Calculator reports Pivot point, resistance 1, support 1, resistance 2 and support 2. Compare these figures while changing one input at a time, and use the related calculators below to look at the same situation from another angle.
Method and limits. This calculator applies the formula in the section above to your inputs, in your browser; nothing you enter is stored on our servers. The result is only as accurate as the numbers you enter and the formula shown above. It is for information, not financial, tax or legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
How do traders use pivot points?
As reference levels for support, resistance and likely turning points.
Can I rely on these for tax filing?
No. Use them for estimates and quick checks. For filings, use official forms and guidance or a professional.
Are the results exact?
They follow the stated formulas exactly. Real-world fees, taxes and rounding may differ slightly.
Are the results guaranteed?
No. Results depend entirely on the numbers you enter and the formulas shown on this page. Please do not make financial decisions based on them alone; confirm important figures with a licensed professional.
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