Pivot Point Calculator

Calculate intraday pivot points and support & resistance levels from the previous day's high, low and close.

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Enter the previous day's high, low and close to see your pivot levels

How pivot points work

Pivot points are intraday price levels derived from the previous trading session's high, low and close. Traders use the central pivot (P) to gauge the day's directional bias and the support/resistance levels to plan entries, exits and stop-losses.

Classic Pivot Formula
P = (H + L + C) / 3
R1 = 2P − L, S1 = 2P − H, R2 = P + (H−L), S2 = P − (H−L), R3 = H + 2(P−L), S3 = L − 2(H−P). Price above P signals a bullish bias; below P, bearish.
Fibonacci Pivot Formula
P = (H + L + C) / 3
R1/S1 = P ± 0.382(H−L), R2/S2 = P ± 0.618(H−L), R3/S3 = P ± (H−L). Fibonacci levels use the previous day's range scaled by key Fibonacci ratios.

Using pivot levels in intraday trading

Bias from the Pivot

If price opens and holds above the pivot (P), the day leans bullish — look for long setups toward R1/R2. Below P, favour shorts toward S1/S2.

Support & Resistance

R1–R3 act as resistance where rallies may stall; S1–S3 act as support where dips may bounce. They are common spots to book profit or place stops.

Breakouts

A decisive move through R1 or S1 on volume often runs to the next level. Many traders trade the breakout and target the following pivot level.

Frequently asked questions

What is a pivot point in trading?

A pivot point is a technical level calculated from the previous session's high, low and close prices. It represents a likely intraday equilibrium price. Levels above it (R1, R2, R3) act as resistance and levels below it (S1, S2, S3) act as support, helping traders frame the day's trading range.

What is the difference between Classic and Fibonacci pivots?

Both use the same central pivot, P = (H+L+C)/3. Classic pivots derive support and resistance using the previous range and the pivot directly (e.g. R1 = 2P − L). Fibonacci pivots instead scale the previous day's range (H−L) by Fibonacci ratios 0.382, 0.618 and 1.0 to set R1–R3 and S1–S3. Classic levels are usually wider near R1/S1, while Fibonacci levels are tied to the range.

Which high, low and close should I use?

Use the previous completed trading session's high, low and close. For daily pivots, that is yesterday's daily high, low and close. The calculated levels then apply to today's session.

Are pivot points reliable for intraday trading?

Pivot points are a popular reference because many traders watch the same levels, which can make them self-fulfilling. However, they are not guarantees — they work best when combined with volume, trend and other indicators, and with proper risk management and stop-losses.

Do pivot points work on stocks and indices in India?

Yes. Pivot points are price-based and method-agnostic, so they work on NSE/BSE stocks, indices like Nifty and Bank Nifty, commodities and currencies — anywhere you have a previous high, low and close.