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Futures Risk Calculator
The #1 tool every prop firm trader needs before entering a trade.
Most traders know their setup. Most traders know their entry. But most traders have no idea how much money they’re actually risking until after the trade — and by then it’s too late.
This calculator tells you your exact dollar risk in seconds. Enter your instrument, contracts, entry price and stop loss — and you’ll instantly see:
Your exact dollar risk
Risk per contract
Stop distance in points
1R, 2R and 3R profit targets
Built specifically for futures — with correct point values for every major contract including MNQ, NQ, MES, ES, CL, GC and more.
🔢 Futures Risk Calculator
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How to Use This Calculator
Step 1 — Select your instrument from the dropdown. Point values are pre-loaded automatically.
Step 2 — Enter the number of contracts you’re trading.
Step 3 — Select Long or Short.
Step 4 — Enter your entry price and stop loss price.
Step 5 — Instantly see your dollar risk, risk per contract and profit targets.
Supported Instruments
The calculator includes correct point values for all major futures contracts:
Equity Index: MNQ ($2/pt) · NQ ($20/pt) · MES ($5/pt) · ES ($50/pt) · MYM ($0.50/pt) · YM ($5/pt) · M2K ($5/pt) · RTY ($50/pt)
Energy: CL ($1,000/pt) · QM ($500/pt) · NG ($10,000/pt)
Metals: GC ($100/pt) · MGC ($10/pt) · SI ($5,000/pt) · HG ($250/pt)
Treasury: ZN ($1,000/pt) · ZB ($1,000/pt) · ZF ($1,000/pt) · ZT ($2,000/pt)
Crypto: BTC ($5/pt) · MBT ($0.50/pt) · ETH ($50/pt)
Why Risk Management Matters on Prop Firms
Prop firm accounts have strict rules. Most firms use a trailing drawdown — meaning every dollar you make raises the threshold that will blow your account.
This is why knowing your exact risk before every trade is not optional — it’s survival.
A single oversized trade on CL or NQ can wipe out days of profits and breach your drawdown in minutes. Traders who pass challenges and stay funded are not necessarily better at picking direction — they are better at controlling risk.
Use this calculator before every single trade. Make it a habit. Your funded account will thank you.
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One-click CSV import from NinjaTrader and Tradovate
Automatic P&L tracking and equity curve
Trade grading A+ to D
Emotion and psychology tracking
Screenshot per trade
Full analytics dashboard
Calendar view
JSON backup and restore
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More Free Resources Coming Soon
We’re building more free tools for futures prop firm traders including:
Prop Firm Drawdown Tracker — track your trailing drawdown in real time
Challenge Progress Calculator — see exactly how many winning days you need to pass
Session Time Converter — New York, London and Asian session times in your timezone
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All tools on this page are free to use with no signup required. Tools are provided for educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Trading futures involves substantial risk.