Futures Position Size Calculator

Why Proper Position Sizing is Critical

Most traders fail not because they can’t read a chart, but because they over-leverage. In futures trading (especially NQ and ES), a single mistake with incorrect sizing can trigger a Prop Firm Trailing Drawdown failure in seconds.

How to Use This Calculator

• Account Balance: Enter your current account size (e.g., $50,000 for a standard evaluation).
• Risk %: We recommend risking no more than 1% to 2% of your account per trade. For a $50k account, that is $500 max risk.
• Entry & Stop: Input your planned trade levels. The calculator will determine exactly how many contracts you can trade without exceeding your dollar risk limit.

Micro (MNQ) vs. Mini (NQ) Contracts

If the calculator shows “0 Contracts,” your stop loss is too wide for a Mini contract. You should switch to Micros.

• 1 E-mini NQ Point = $20.00
• 1 Micro MNQ Point = $2.00 (1/10th the size)

Using Micros allows you to maintain proper risk management even with wider stops during volatile events like FOMC or CPI.