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Futures Tick Value Calculator — ES, NQ, CL, GC & More

The futures tick value calculator shows the exact dollar profit or loss per tick and per point for all major futures contracts. Each futures contract has its own tick size and dollar value — the ES (S&P 500 E-mini) has a tick of 0.25 points worth $12.50, while the NQ (Nasdaq E-mini) has a tick of 0.25 points worth $5. Trading without knowing your contract's tick value leads to dangerous position sizing mistakes. Select your contract, enter the number of ticks or points moved, and the number of contracts to instantly calculate your P&L.

Updated August 7, 2026

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Futures Contract

Number of Ticks

Tick size: 0.25 points each

Number of Contracts

ES — E-mini S&P 500

Total P&L

+$125.00

Points Moved

2.5000

Per Tick Value

$12.5

Per Point Value

$50

Tick Size

0.25 pts

Tick Value

$12.5

Point Value

$50

Formula Used

P&L = Ticks × Tick Value × Contracts | Points P&L = Points × Point Value × Contracts

How to Use the Futures Tick Value Calculator — Step by Step

1
Select your futures contract
Choose from the dropdown: ES (S&P 500 E-mini), NQ (Nasdaq E-mini), CL (Crude Oil), GC (Gold), RTY (Russell 2000), ZB (Treasury Bonds), 6E (Euro FX), and more.
2
Enter ticks or points moved
Input how many ticks or points the contract moved. The calculator shows both tick value and point value.
3
Enter number of contracts
Input how many contracts you are trading. P&L scales linearly — 2 contracts = 2× the per-contract P&L.
4
Read your P&L
The calculator shows your total profit or loss, the tick value and point value for the selected contract, and the contract's current specifications.

About the Futures Tick Value Calculator

This free futures tick value calculator works directly in your browser — no download, no registration, and no delay. All calculations are performed client-side, so your trading data is never transmitted to a server.

The formula used is: P&L = Ticks × Tick Value × Contracts | Points P&L = Points × Point Value × Contracts. This is the same formula used by professional traders and institutional risk managers worldwide.

Supported asset classes include: Futures. Each asset class applies the correct unit conventions so results are always accurate regardless of the market you are trading.

Futures Tick Value Calculator — Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is a tick in futures trading?

A tick is the minimum price movement of a futures contract. Each contract has a defined tick size and a dollar value per tick. For the ES (S&P 500 E-mini), 1 tick = 0.25 index points = $12.50. For Crude Oil (CL), 1 tick = $0.01/barrel = $10. Knowing your tick value is essential for position sizing and risk management.

Q.What is the tick value of the ES (S&P 500 E-mini)?

The ES has a tick size of 0.25 points and a tick value of $12.50. One full point = 4 ticks = $50. If you are long 1 ES contract and it moves up 10 points, your profit = 10 × $50 = $500. For the Micro E-mini MES, tick value = $1.25 (1/10th of ES).

Q.How do I calculate futures P&L?

P&L = (Exit Price − Entry Price) ÷ Tick Size × Tick Value × Number of Contracts. For ES: bought at 5,000, sold at 5,010 = 10 points = 40 ticks. P&L = 40 × $12.50 × 1 contract = $500 profit. Always account for commissions ($4–$8 round trip per contract).

Q.What is the difference between ES and MES?

The MES (Micro E-mini S&P 500) is 1/10th the size of the ES. ES tick value = $12.50, MES tick value = $1.25. MES requires less margin and is ideal for newer futures traders, allowing proper position sizing without over-leveraging a small account. The same tick value ratio applies to NQ vs MNQ, RTY vs M2K, etc.

Q.How much is one tick worth in ES (S&P 500 E-mini) futures?

ES futures: 1 tick = 0.25 points = $12.50 per contract. A 1-point move = 4 ticks = $50 per contract. So if you buy 2 ES contracts and price moves 10 points in your favour, profit = 10 × $50 × 2 = $1,000. For MES (Micro E-mini S&P), 1 tick = $1.25 (1/10th of ES). For NQ (Nasdaq 100): 1 tick = 0.25 points = $5 per contract.

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