Grid Spacing Calculator

Last updated: 2026-09-23

Direct answer

The Grid Spacing Calculator divides the range width by the grid count to get the equal-distance step between neighbouring levels, and also reports the number of price levels and the range width.

The Grid Spacing Calculator answers: what is the price gap between neighboring levels? Enter the lower price, upper price and grid count to get the equal-distance step, the number of price levels and the range width.

Spacing decides both profit per grid and fill frequency. Too tight and fees eat the profit; too wide and price oscillates without triggering trades. Let the numbers find the balance.

Key data & facts

Spacing (arithmetic grid): (Upper − Lower) ÷ GridCount
Level price: Lower + Spacing × ii = 0…GridCount, giving GridCount + 1 levels
First-grid gross return (reference): Spacing ÷ Lower50 ÷ 2500 = 2% in the example
Example: 1000 ÷ 50 = 20 USDT2500–3500 USDT over 50 grids, 51 price levels

What is the Grid Spacing Calculator?

Spacing is the price difference between two neighboring grid levels and one of the most important grid parameters. Tighter spacing means more levels in the same range.

This tool translates “range + grid count” into “price gap per grid” so you can judge it against your fee rate and volatility expectations.

How to use it

Enter the lower and upper price.
Enter the number of grids.
Click Calculate to see the per-grid step, level count and range width.
Verify the net profit of that spacing with the single-grid calculator.

Formulas

Spacing (arithmetic grid)

Spacing = (Upper − Lower) / GridCount

Level price: Level(i) = Lower + Spacing × i, i = 0…GridCount.

Worked example

A 2500–3500 USDT range with 50 grids gives a step of 1000 ÷ 50 = 20 USDT and 51 levels.

With 20 grids the step becomes 50 USDT and the first-grid gross return roughly 50 ÷ 2500 = 2% — fills become noticeably less frequent.

Practical tips

Let the step clearly exceed round-trip fees. Measure per-grid gross return and keep it well above double the one-side fee rate.
Spacing reflects your volatility view. Choppy markets tolerate tighter steps; slow markets need wider steps to actually fill.

FAQ

How wide should the step be?

No absolute rule, but per-grid gross return should clearly exceed the round-trip fee rate. At a 0.1% two-side fee, a step yielding only 0.05% gross loses money per trade.

How do spacing and grid count relate?

For a fixed range they are inverse: step = range ÷ grids. Decide one and the other follows.

Why do platforms suggest different grid counts for the same range?

Some count intervals, others count levels, and exchanges impose tick/step rules. Confirm the convention before using presets.

Can I use this to validate someone else's grid?

Yes — enter their published range and grid count to reconstruct the step, then check whether the parameters are self-consistent with profit and risk tools.

Sources & references

What Is Grid Trading?Investopedia