Result
Classic pivot
₹1,230
CPR width
0.81%
Level ladder
| Level | Price | From close |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | ₹1,310 | +5.65% |
| R2 | ₹1,280 | +3.23% |
| R1 | ₹1,260 | +1.61% |
| Pivot | ₹1,230 | −0.81% |
| S1 | ₹1,210 | −2.42% |
| S2 | ₹1,180 | −4.84% |
| S3 | ₹1,160 | −6.45% |
- CPR top
- ₹1,235
- CPR pivot
- ₹1,230
- CPR bottom
- ₹1,225
- CPR width
- 0.81%
What does this pivot points calculator do?
A pivot point calculator turns the previous period's high, low and close into reference levels for the next period. The classic pivot is (High + Low + Close) ÷ 3, with resistance and support levels above and below it. This calculator also gives Fibonacci, Camarilla and Woodie levels and the Central Pivot Range (CPR) with its width.
How are pivot points calculated?
Pivot points are pure arithmetic on three numbers from the previous period: its high (H), low (L) and close (C). The central pivot (P) is their average, and the support (S) and resistance (R) levels are built from P and the previous range, H − L. Because the inputs are fixed once the period ends, every trader using the same method and data gets the same levels.
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)- Take the previous period's high, low and close from the regular session.
- Choose a method — classic, Fibonacci, Camarilla or Woodie.
- Read the pivot, support and resistance levels, plus the CPR band.
- Mark the levels on the next period's chart and compare them with your own zones.
Which previous high, low and close should you use?
Use the period just before the one you are trading. Intraday traders use the previous day's high, low and close for today's levels; swing traders often use the previous week's for this week; positional traders may use the previous month's. For NSE and BSE cash stocks, take the values from the regular 9:15 AM–3:30 PM session.
| Trading style | Input period | Levels valid for |
|---|---|---|
| Intraday | Previous day's H, L, C | Today's session |
| Swing | Previous week's H, L, C | This week |
| Positional | Previous month's H, L, C | This month |
How do Fibonacci, Camarilla and Woodie pivots differ?
All four methods use the same inputs but space the levels differently. Fibonacci pivots place levels at 38.2%, 61.8% and 100% of the previous range from the classic pivot. Camarilla levels are anchored to the previous close and sit tighter, which is why they are popular for intraday use. Woodie pivots give the close double weight when computing the pivot.
P = (H + L + C) ÷ 3 R1/S1 = P ± 0.382 × (H − L) R2/S2 = P ± 0.618 × (H − L) R3/S3 = P ± (H − L)R1/S1 = C ± 1.1 × (H − L) ÷ 12 R2/S2 = C ± 1.1 × (H − L) ÷ 6 R3/S3 = C ± 1.1 × (H − L) ÷ 4 R4/S4 = C ± 1.1 × (H − L) ÷ 2P = (H + L + 2C) ÷ 4 R1 = 2P − L S1 = 2P − H R2 = P + (H − L) S2 = P − (H − L)What is CPR and how do traders read a narrow or wide CPR?
The Central Pivot Range is a band around the classic pivot. The bottom central (BC) is the midpoint of the previous high and low, and the top central (TC) mirrors it on the other side of P. The calculator always shows the higher value as the top, because TC falls below BC when the previous close was in the lower half of the range.
BC = (H + L) ÷ 2 TC = 2P − BC Width % = |TC − BC| ÷ P × 100A commonly cited interpretation is that a narrow CPR hints at a trending session and a wide CPR at a sideways one, and that price holding above the band is read as bullish bias. Treat these as traders' conventions, not established facts. There is no universal threshold for 'narrow'; some traders simply compare today's width with recent days on the same stock.
What do the levels look like in a worked example?
Take an illustrative stock whose previous day had a high of ₹1,250, a low of ₹1,200 and a close of ₹1,240. The range is ₹50 and the classic pivot is (₹1,250 + ₹1,200 + ₹1,240) ÷ 3 = ₹1,230. The table shows every method's levels, rounded to two decimals.
| Level | Classic | Fibonacci | Camarilla | Woodie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R4 | — | — | ₹1,267.50 | — |
| R3 | ₹1,310 | ₹1,280 | ₹1,253.75 | — |
| R2 | ₹1,280 | ₹1,260.90 | ₹1,249.17 | ₹1,282.50 |
| R1 | ₹1,260 | ₹1,249.10 | ₹1,244.58 | ₹1,265 |
| Pivot | ₹1,230 | ₹1,230 | — | ₹1,232.50 |
| S1 | ₹1,210 | ₹1,210.90 | ₹1,235.42 | ₹1,215 |
| S2 | ₹1,180 | ₹1,199.10 | ₹1,230.83 | ₹1,182.50 |
| S3 | ₹1,160 | ₹1,180 | ₹1,226.25 | — |
| S4 | — | — | ₹1,212.50 | — |
How are pivot points different from demand and supply zones?
Pivot points are formula levels recalculated every period from three prices, whatever the chart looks like. Demand and supply zones are drawn from where price actually based and then moved away sharply, and they stay relevant until tested. A pivot can fall in empty space on the chart, while a zone marks an area with visible order-flow history.
- Pivots reset each period; a zone stays until price tests or breaks it.
- Pivots are single lines; zones are price bands with a proximal and a distal line.
- Confluence helps: a pivot level that falls inside a fresh zone is a point many traders note, but it is still not a signal on its own.
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate pivot points for intraday trading?
Use the previous trading day's high, low and close from the regular session. The classic pivot is (H + L + C) ÷ 3; R1 = 2P − L and S1 = 2P − H. With a previous high of ₹1,250, low ₹1,200 and close ₹1,240, the pivot is ₹1,230, R1 ₹1,260 and S1 ₹1,210. Recalculate every morning with the new previous-day values.
CPR kya hota hai aur kaise calculate kare?
CPR yaani Central Pivot Range, pivot ke aas-paas ka ek band hai. BC = (High + Low) ÷ 2, Pivot = (High + Low + Close) ÷ 3, aur TC = 2 × Pivot − BC. H ₹1,250, L ₹1,200, C ₹1,240 par BC ₹1,225, Pivot ₹1,230 aur TC ₹1,235 aata hai. Narrow CPR ko kai traders trending din ka hint maante hain, lekin yeh guarantee nahi hai.
Which pivot point method is best?
No method is objectively best; they space levels differently. Classic pivots are the most widely used, so many traders watch the same lines. Camarilla levels sit close to the previous close and suit tight intraday ranges. Fibonacci pivots use 38.2% and 61.8% spacing, and Woodie pivots weight the close more. Pick one, use it consistently and judge it on your own records.
What does a narrow CPR mean?
A narrow CPR means the previous close was near the midpoint of the previous range, so TC and BC are close together. A commonly cited view is that this can precede a trending session, while a wide CPR can precede a range-bound one. These are conventions traders use, not reliable rules, and should be read alongside trend and nearby zones.
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