BANKROLL CALCULATOR
Calculate the right stakes for your bankroll. See recommended buy-ins, risk of ruin, and how much you need for your desired game.
Your Details
Buy-Ins Available
10
Recommended: 25 buy-ins
Risk of Ruin
60%
Status: High risk
Recommended Stakes
$0.10/$0.25
Based on your bankroll and risk tolerance
Bankroll Needed
$2,500
For $100 buy-in with moderate strategy
Cash Game Stakes Guide
| Level | Stakes | Buy-In | Your Buy-Ins | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro | $0.01/$0.02 | $2 | 500 | OK |
| Micro | $0.02/$0.05 | $5 | 200 | OK |
| Micro | $0.05/$0.10 | $10 | 100 | OK |
| Low | $0.10/$0.25 | $25 | 40 | OK |
| Low | $0.25/$0.50 | $50 | 20 | Under |
| Mid | $0.50/$1.00 | $100 | 10 | Under |
| Mid | $1/$2 | $200 | 5 | Under |
| Mid-High | $2/$5 | $500 | 2 | Under |
| High | $5/$10 | $1000 | 1 | Under |
| Nosebleed | $10/$25 | $2500 | 0 | Under |
Bankroll Management Basics
Bankroll management is the most important skill for any poker player's long-term survival. It doesn't matter how good you are if you go broke due to a normal variance swing. This calculator helps you find the right stakes for your bankroll.
General Guidelines
Cash games: Conservative players keep 40+ buy-ins, moderate players 25+, and aggressive players 15+. Tournaments: You need significantly more buy-ins because of higher variance. Aim for 100-200+ entries worth.
Visualize Your Risk
Use our Variance Simulator to see exactly why you need these bankroll requirements. Watching a simulated 30 buy-in downswing is the best motivation to practice proper bankroll management.