Volatility

Keltner Channel Calculator

Enter your EMA (typically 20-period), ATR (typically 10-period), and a multiplier to build a Keltner channel: a volatility-based band that widens and narrows with ATR instead of standard deviation.

EMA (centerline)

ATR

ATR Multiplier

2x is the common default; some traders use 1.5x for tighter bands.

Upper band···

Centerline (EMA)···

Lower band···

Channel width···

Educational tool only, not financial advice. Keltner channels describe typical volatility-based range, not a guarantee of where price will trade. Check it against your own plan and risk rules before you trade it.

Built by Jason Parker, founder of Trading Ranges.