Free Futures Profit Calculator
Select your futures contract, enter your entry and exit prices, and calculate your profit or loss instantly. Supports ES, NQ, CL, GC, and more.
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Every futures contract has a fixed tick size (the smallest price increment) and a tick value (the dollar amount each tick is worth). To calculate profit or loss, you need three things: the price change, the tick value, and the number of contracts.
P&L = (Price Change ÷ Tick Size) × Tick Value × Contracts
For a long trade, the price change is the exit price minus the entry price. For a short trade, it is the entry price minus the exit price. If you divide the price change by the tick size, you get the total number of ticks the trade moved. Multiply that by the tick value and the number of contracts to get your gross P&L.
Example: E-mini S&P 500 (ES)
Setup: Buy 2 ES contracts at 5,450.00, sell at 5,462.50
Price change: 5,462.50 − 5,450.00 = 12.50 points
Ticks: 12.50 ÷ 0.25 = 50 ticks
P&L: 50 ticks × $12.50 × 2 contracts = +$1,250.00
Example: Crude Oil (CL)
Setup: Buy 1 CL contract at 78.50, sell at 79.25
Price change: 79.25 − 78.50 = $0.75
Ticks: 0.75 ÷ 0.01 = 75 ticks
P&L: 75 ticks × $10.00 × 1 contract = +$750.00
Contract Specifications Table
| Contract | Symbol | Tick Size | Tick Value | Point Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-mini S&P 500 | ES | 0.25 | $12.50 | $50.00 |
| E-mini Nasdaq 100 | NQ | 0.25 | $5.00 | $20.00 |
| Micro E-mini S&P 500 | MES | 0.25 | $1.25 | $5.00 |
| Micro E-mini Nasdaq | MNQ | 0.25 | $0.50 | $2.00 |
| Crude Oil | CL | 0.01 | $10.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Gold | GC | 0.10 | $10.00 | $100.00 |
| Silver | SI | 0.005 | $25.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Euro FX | 6E | 0.00005 | $6.25 | $125,000.00 |
| 10-Year T-Note | ZN | 1/64 | $15.625 | $1,000.00 |
| Corn | ZC | 0.25 | $12.50 | $50.00 |
Tick Value vs Point Value
A tick is the minimum price movement for a futures contract. A point may contain multiple ticks. For ES, one point equals 4 ticks. Since each tick is worth $12.50, one full point of movement is worth $50 per contract. Understanding the difference is important because your broker may show price changes in points, while your P&L depends on tick values.
For Crude Oil (CL), one point equals 100 ticks. Each tick is $0.01 and worth $10.00, so one full point of movement on CL equals $1,000 per contract. For Gold (GC), one point equals 10 ticks at $10.00 each, making a full point worth $100 per contract.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate futures profit?
Multiply the number of ticks your trade moved by the tick value, then multiply by the number of contracts. For example, 10 ticks on ES at $12.50 per tick with 1 contract = $125.
What is a tick in futures?
A tick is the smallest possible price movement for a futures contract. For ES, one tick is 0.25 points ($12.50). For Crude Oil (CL), one tick is $0.01 ($10.00). Each contract has its own tick size and value.
What is the difference between ES and MES?
ES (E-mini S&P 500) and MES (Micro E-mini S&P 500) track the same index. MES is one tenth the size of ES. One MES tick is worth $1.25 versus $12.50 for ES. MES is popular with smaller accounts and beginners.
How much can you make trading one ES contract?
One point of movement on one ES contract equals $50. On an average day, ES moves 30 to 60 points. A trader who captures 10 points on one contract earns $500 before commissions.
Do I need to include commissions?
Yes. Round-trip commissions (entry + exit) typically range from $2 to $5 per contract depending on your broker. This calculator lets you enter your commission per contract to see your net P&L.