Enter the previous day’s high, low and close. This Camarilla pivot calculator shows R1 to R4, S1 to S4 and optional R5/S5 levels for intraday reference.
Camarilla Pivot Calculator
Calculate intraday Camarilla support and resistance levels.
All Camarilla levels
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Camarilla levels are mathematical reference points based on the previous day’s range. They are not predictions and do not confirm a trade.
Calculate Camarilla pivot levels for intraday trading
A Camarilla pivot calculator helps intraday traders create support and resistance levels from the previous day’s high, low and close. This Camarilla pivot calculator shows R1 to R4, S1 to S4 and optional R5/S5 breakout levels in seconds.
Camarilla pivots are widely used by intraday traders because the levels sit closer to the previous close than traditional pivot points. They can help you frame a trading plan, but they do not predict price movement or confirm a trade on their own.
How to use this Camarilla pivot calculator
- Enter the previous trading day’s high price.
- Enter the previous trading day’s low price.
- Enter the previous trading day’s closing price.
- Check the R1 to R4 resistance levels and S1 to S4 support levels.
- Use R5 and S5 only as optional breakout reference levels.
- Combine the levels with your own trading plan, risk management and market context.
For example, if a stock closed at ₹98 after trading between ₹95 and ₹100, the Camarilla pivot calculator gives R4 at ₹100.75, R3 at ₹99.38, S3 at ₹96.62 and S4 at ₹95.25. The wider R5 and S5 levels are ₹103.16 and ₹93.10 respectively.
How the Camarilla pivot calculator works
The Camarilla pivot calculator uses the previous day’s trading range, which is the difference between the high and low. It then applies fixed Camarilla factors to that range around the previous close.
R4 = Close + (High − Low) × 1.1 ÷ 2
R3 = Close + (High − Low) × 1.1 ÷ 4
S4 = Close − (High − Low) × 1.1 ÷ 2
S3 = Close − (High − Low) × 1.1 ÷ 4
R2 and R1 use smaller fractions of the range, while S2 and S1 use the same fractions below the close. This creates a set of levels that are tighter around the previous close than classical pivot-point levels.
The optional R5 and S5 levels use a different method based on the ratio of the previous high to low:
R5 = (High ÷ Low) × Close
S5 = Close ÷ (High ÷ Low)
Worked example
This example is illustrative and uses the Camarilla pivot calculator’s default inputs.
| Level | Price | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| R5 | ₹103.16 | Optional breakout level above R4 |
| R4 | ₹100.75 | Wider resistance |
| R3 | ₹99.38 | Closer resistance |
| R2 | ₹98.92 | Resistance reference |
| R1 | ₹98.46 | Resistance reference |
| Previous close | ₹98.00 | Base price |
| S1 | ₹97.54 | Support reference |
| S2 | ₹97.08 | Support reference |
| S3 | ₹96.62 | Closer support |
| S4 | ₹95.25 | Wider support |
| S5 | ₹93.10 | Optional breakout level below S4 |
R3, R4, S3 and S4 in practice
Many traders pay more attention to R3, R4, S3 and S4 because they represent the wider part of the Camarilla structure. R3 and S3 are closer to the previous close, while R4 and S4 are further away.
A move beyond R4 may indicate stronger upward momentum in that session, while a move below S4 may indicate stronger downward momentum. However, a level being crossed does not automatically mean a trade should be taken. Price can also move back inside the range, especially around news, results, or volatile market conditions.
Stock Charcha treats Camarilla levels as reference points for planning, not as automatic buy or sell signals. Always define your risk before entering a trade.
Why the previous day matters
Camarilla levels are based on the previous session because the previous high, low and close capture the market’s recent trading range. A narrow previous day creates tighter levels, while a wide previous day creates wider levels.
This is why the Camarilla pivot calculator can produce very different levels for a large-cap stock, a mid-cap stock and a volatile small-cap stock. The formula is the same, but the previous day’s range changes the spacing between levels.
What this Camarilla pivot calculator leaves out
This Camarilla pivot calculator does not include volume, opening gap, market breadth, news events, options data or your broker’s charges. It also does not adjust for stock-specific events such as results, block deals or corporate actions.
Camarilla levels are mathematical references, not forecasts. A price touching a level is not proof that it will reverse, and a breakout is not proof that it will continue. Use the calculator alongside your own risk plan and market analysis.
Where to go next
If you are new to intraday trading, read our guide on how to do intraday trading. To manage trade risk, use the position size calculator and the risk reward ratio calculator. For charge awareness, check the brokerage calculator and the STT and transaction charges calculator.
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Last updated: 29 October 2026. Camarilla levels are calculated from user-entered previous-day prices and are illustrative reference points, not forecasts.
Founder of Stock Charcha. Stock market enthusiast, actively investing since November 2022. About the author
Educational content only. This page is not personalised financial advice, and nothing here is a recommendation to buy or sell any stock. Please do your own research or speak to a SEBI-registered adviser before investing, and read our disclaimer.
Intraday trading risk warning: Intraday trading involves risk and may not be suitable for everyone. Prices can move quickly, and losses can exceed expectations if risk is not managed properly.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Camarilla pivot calculator?
A Camarilla pivot calculator creates intraday support and resistance levels from the previous day’s high, low and close. It shows R1 to R4, S1 to S4 and optional R5/S5 reference levels.
Which Camarilla levels are most important?
Many intraday traders watch R3, R4, S3 and S4 because they form the wider Camarilla structure. R3 and S3 are closer to the previous close, while R4 and S4 are further away.
Are Camarilla pivot levels accurate?
They are mathematically accurate for the inputs entered, but they are not predictions. Price may respect, cross or ignore a level depending on market conditions, news and volatility.
Can I use a Camarilla pivot calculator for any stock?
Yes, you can use it for any stock, index or instrument where you know the previous day’s high, low and close. The spacing between levels depends on the previous day’s range.
Do Camarilla levels replace a stop loss?
No. A Camarilla level is only a reference point. Use a separate risk plan, position size and stop-loss approach before taking any intraday trade.
