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Futures Take Profit & Stop Loss Calculator in Ticks, Points and Dollars

The futures take profit and stop loss calculator converts your desired TP and SL distances (in ticks or points) into exact price levels and dollar values for any futures contract. Enter your entry price, trade direction, stop loss distance, and take profit distance to instantly see your exact stop price, target price, dollar risk, dollar reward, and risk-to-reward ratio. Supports ES, NQ, MES, MNQ, YM, CL, and GC. Planning your TP and SL before entering any futures trade is a non-negotiable discipline — this tool makes it fast and precise.

Updated August 29, 2026

Futures TP/SL CalculatorResults update instantly

Results

R:R Ratio

2.00:1

Dollar Risk

$125.00

Dollar Reward

$250.00

Stop Loss Price

4,997.50

Take Profit Price

5,005.00

Min Win Rate

33.3%

Formula Used

Stop Price = Entry ± (Stop Ticks × Tick Size) | TP Price = Entry ± (TP Ticks × Tick Size) | R:R = TP Ticks ÷ SL Ticks

How to Use the Futures TP/SL Calculator — Step by Step

  1. 1

    Select your contract and direction

    Choose your futures contract (ES, NQ, MES, MNQ, etc.) and whether you are Long (buy) or Short (sell). Direction determines whether TP is above or below entry.

  2. 2

    Enter your entry price

    Input the exact price at which you plan to enter the trade.

  3. 3

    Enter stop loss distance in ticks

    Enter how many ticks below entry (for long) or above entry (for short) your stop loss will be placed.

  4. 4

    Enter take profit distance in ticks

    Enter how many ticks above entry (for long) or below entry (for short) your take profit target will be.

  5. 5

    View exact prices and dollar values

    The calculator shows your exact stop loss price, take profit price, dollar risk, dollar reward, and the risk-to-reward ratio. Aim for at least 2:1 reward-to-risk on every trade.

About the Futures TP/SL Calculator

The futures take profit and stop loss calculator converts your desired TP and SL distances (in ticks or points) into exact price levels and dollar values for any futures contract. Enter your entry price, trade direction, stop loss distance, and take profit distance to instantly see your exact stop price, target price, dollar risk, dollar reward, and risk-to-reward ratio. Supports ES, NQ, MES, MNQ, YM, CL, and GC. Planning your TP and SL before entering any futures trade is a non-negotiable discipline — this tool makes it fast and precise.

This free futures tp/sl 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: Stop Price = Entry ± (Stop Ticks × Tick Size) | TP Price = Entry ± (TP Ticks × Tick Size) | R:R = TP Ticks ÷ SL Ticks. 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 TP/SL Calculator — Frequently Asked Questions

Q.How do I convert ticks to price levels in ES futures?

ES tick size = 0.25 points. To convert ticks to price: Price Move = Ticks × 0.25. Example: 8-tick stop on a long from 5,000 entry = 8 × 0.25 = 2 points stop. Stop price = 5,000 − 2 = 4,998. Dollar risk = 8 ticks × $12.50 = $100 per contract.

Q.What is a good risk-to-reward ratio for futures trading?

Professional futures traders target a minimum 2:1 reward-to-risk ratio — risking 1 unit to make 2. Many scalpers use 1:1 but require a win rate above 55% to be profitable. Swing traders often target 3:1 or higher. A 2:1 R:R means you only need a 34% win rate to break even, giving you room for mistakes.

Q.How do I set a stop loss for ES futures trading?

Common ES stop loss approaches: (1) Below/above a key technical level like a support zone or prior swing low/high. (2) A fixed tick stop — 8, 10, or 16 ticks based on your strategy. (3) ATR-based stop — 1–2× the 14-period ATR. Always define your stop BEFORE entering and size contracts so the dollar risk fits your 1–2% risk rule.

Q.How many ticks is a typical stop loss for NQ futures?

NQ is more volatile than ES. Common NQ stop sizes: scalping = 10–20 ticks (2.5–5 points = $50–$100 per contract). Day trading = 20–40 ticks (5–10 points = $100–$200 per contract). Swing trading = 40–100 ticks (10–25 points = $200–$500 per contract). Always match your stop to the chart structure, not a fixed number.

Q.Can I use this calculator for prop firm trading?

Yes. Prop firm traders use TP/SL calculators constantly to ensure trades fit within daily loss limits and drawdown rules. Enter your stop in ticks, see the dollar risk instantly, and confirm it fits your prop firm daily loss limit before placing the trade. Many prop firms require you to risk no more than 1% of the account per trade.

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