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Futures Tick Value Calculator
Tick size, tick value, and margin requirements for popular futures contracts.
Contract
Contract Specs
P&L
$50.00
Tick Size
0.25
Tick Value
$12.50
Point Value
$50.00
Day Margin (approx.)
$500
Exchange
CME
Why this matters
Every futures contract has different tick sizes and values. One ES tick = $12.50, one CL tick = $10.00. If you don't know these numbers, you can't calculate risk.
ES: "just 4 ticks"
4 ticks × $12.50 = $50 per contract. With 2 contracts, that's $100. The ES moves 4 ticks in seconds during volatility.
Micro vs Mini
MES tick = $1.25. ES tick = $12.50. Exactly 1/10th. A 20-tick stop: $25 on MES vs $250 on ES. Start with micros.
Day margins are approximate and vary by broker. Overnight margins are typically 2-5x higher.
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