Pivot Point Calculator

Calculate classic, Woodie, Camarilla, Fibonacci, and DeMark pivot points from high, low, close, and open prices. This page also keeps the formula, examples, FAQs, and references close by so you can check the result with confidence.

What This Pivot Point Calculator Helps You Do

Pivot points estimate support and resistance levels from the prior session’s prices. Review the formula and examples below if you want to see how the result is derived.

This page is meant to give you a fast answer, but it also helps you double-check the math before you make a decision. Start with the inputs that you already know, run the calculation, and then compare the output with the formula, examples, and FAQs below so you can see whether the answer fits the situation you are modeling.

If the result looks off, the usual causes are a unit mismatch, a missing decimal, the wrong scenario, or a value that needs to be entered as a rate instead of a total. The notes on this page are designed to make those checks easy without forcing you to leave the calculator and search for context elsewhere.

  • Use the calculator first for a quick estimate.
  • Use the formula to understand how the result is built.
  • Use the examples to compare common use cases.
  • Use the references when the answer depends on a standard or assumption.

Common Checks

A quick result is useful, but the best result is one that still makes sense when you look at it a second time. If you are comparing scenarios, try changing one input at a time so you can see which variable has the biggest impact on the final answer. That makes it much easier to spot whether the calculation matches your expectations.

It also helps to keep the context of the problem in mind. A calculator can tell you the math, but you still need to decide whether the input represents a total, a rate, an average, or a category-specific assumption. When in doubt, start with a simple example from the page and scale up from there.

  • Check that every unit matches the rest of the problem.
  • Keep rates, totals, and averages separate.
  • Adjust one variable at a time when testing scenarios.
  • Use the smallest realistic input first, then scale upward.

Scenario Planning

This calculator is especially useful when you want a quick answer before you commit time, money, or effort. Try one baseline input set, then change a single number and compare the result so you can see how sensitive the answer is to that variable.

That makes the page useful for more than just arithmetic. It becomes a small decision aid that helps you compare options, test assumptions, and explain the final number with confidence when you need to share it with someone else.

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Quick Answer: Pivot points estimate support and resistance levels from the prior session’s prices. Review the formula and examples below if you want to see how the result is derived.

How to Calculate Pivot Point Calculator

  1. Enter the prior high, low, and close: Use prices from the previous trading session.
  2. Choose a pivot method: Pick the floor, Woodie, Camarilla, Fibonacci, or DeMark formula.
  3. Read the levels: The calculator shows pivot, support, and resistance levels.

Pivot Point Calculator Formula

Pivot point = selected method based on high, low, close, and optional open price
Variable Meaning Unit
High Previous period high price $
Low Previous period low price $
Close Previous period close price $

Worked Examples

USA - Floor pivot example
  • High price: $150
  • Low price: $100
  • Close price: $120

Result: PP = $123.33

The classic pivot is the average of high, low, and close.

How to Interpret Your Results

Range Meaning Action
Above pivot Market may be in an upward bias Watch for resistance targets.
Near pivot Price is near equilibrium Wait for a break or rejection.
Below pivot Market may be in a downward bias Watch for support targets.

Frequently Asked Questions

The floor pivot method is the most widely used.

They help estimate possible support and resistance zones for the next session.

Only the DeMark method uses the open price.
Planning note: This is a simplified technical-analysis tool and should not replace risk management or professional trading advice.

References

Last reviewed: April 2026