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Options Profit Calculator — Calls & Puts P&L

The options profit calculator computes the profit or loss for long call and long put options contracts at expiration. Enter the strike price, premium paid per share, and number of contracts to instantly see your break-even price, maximum profit potential, maximum loss (the premium paid), and your P&L at any target stock price. Options trading carries significant risk — knowing your break-even and maximum loss before entering a trade is essential risk management. This calculator covers the four most common options strategies: long call, long put, short call, and short put.

Updated August 7, 2026

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1 contract = 100 shares

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Long Call (Buy Call) — Profitable at $160

P&L at $160

+$700.00

Break-Even Price

$153.00

Max Loss

-$300.00

Total Cost / Credit

$300.00

Formula Used

Long Call Break-Even = Strike + Premium | Long Put Break-Even = Strike − Premium | P&L = (Price − Break-Even) × 100 × Contracts

How to Use the Options Profit Calculator — Step by Step

  1. 1

    Select option type

    Choose Call (bet price goes up) or Put (bet price goes down). Long = you bought the option. Short = you sold/wrote the option.

  2. 2

    Enter strike price

    Input the strike price of the option contract — the price at which you have the right to buy (call) or sell (put) the underlying stock.

  3. 3

    Enter premium paid

    Input the premium you paid per share for the option. Options are priced per share but sold in contracts of 100 shares. A $2.50 premium = $250 per contract.

  4. 4

    Enter number of contracts

    Input how many option contracts you bought or sold. Each contract covers 100 shares.

  5. 5

    Enter target stock price

    Input the stock price at which you want to see your P&L — your price target or current stock price.

About the Options Profit Calculator

The options profit calculator computes the profit or loss for long call and long put options contracts at expiration. Enter the strike price, premium paid per share, and number of contracts to instantly see your break-even price, maximum profit potential, maximum loss (the premium paid), and your P&L at any target stock price. Options trading carries significant risk — knowing your break-even and maximum loss before entering a trade is essential risk management. This calculator covers the four most common options strategies: long call, long put, short call, and short put.

This free options profit calculator works directly in your browser — no download, no registration, and no delay. All calculations are performed client-side, so your trading data is never transmitted to a server.

The formula used is: Long Call Break-Even = Strike + Premium | Long Put Break-Even = Strike − Premium | P&L = (Price − Break-Even) × 100 × Contracts. This is the same formula used by professional traders and institutional risk managers worldwide.

Supported asset classes include: Stocks, Crypto. Each asset class applies the correct unit conventions so results are always accurate regardless of the market you are trading.

Options Profit Calculator — Frequently Asked Questions

Q.How do I calculate options profit?

For a long call: P&L = (Stock Price − Strike Price − Premium) × 100 × Contracts, if stock price > strike. Below strike, you lose the full premium. For a long put: P&L = (Strike Price − Stock Price − Premium) × 100 × Contracts, if stock price < strike. Above strike, you lose the full premium.

Q.What is the break-even price for a call option?

Long Call Break-Even = Strike Price + Premium Paid. If you buy a $50 call for $3 premium, your break-even is $53. The stock must be above $53 at expiry for you to profit. Below $53, you lose some or all of the $3 premium.

Q.What is the maximum loss on a long option?

For a long call or long put, your maximum loss is always the total premium paid. If you pay $3 premium for 2 contracts, your max loss = $3 × 100 × 2 = $600. This is one advantage of buying options over selling — your downside is capped.

Q.What is the difference between a call and a put option?

A call option gives you the right to BUY the underlying stock at the strike price. You profit when the stock price rises above your break-even. A put option gives you the right to SELL the stock at the strike price. You profit when the stock price falls below your break-even. Calls are bullish; puts are bearish.

Q.How do I calculate my break-even price for a call option?

Break-even for a long call = Strike Price + Premium Paid. Example: buying a $100 strike call for $5 premium means you need the stock above $105 at expiry to profit. For a put: Break-even = Strike Price − Premium Paid. Options lose value from time decay (theta) daily, so even if the stock reaches your break-even near expiry, you may still lose money if you bought the option much earlier.

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