What is Commodity Lot Size & Margin Calculator?
Calculate MCX commodity lot sizes, contract values, and margin requirements for gold, silver, crude oil, and other commodities Simply enter your values, and the calculator instantly computes accurate results using standard financial formulas. All calculations are performed entirely in your browser — nothing is stored or transmitted.
Formula Used
MCX commodity futures have standardized lot sizes: Gold: 1 kg (Mini: 100g) | Silver: 30 kg (Mini: 5 kg) | Crude Oil: 100 barrels | Natural Gas: 1250 mmBtu. Margins are set by MCX and vary with volatility.
How to Use This Calculator
- Select the commodity (Gold, Silver, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Copper, etc.)
- Select lot size (regular, mini, or micro where available)
- Enter number of lots
- Enter current market price
- Click Calculate to see contract value and approximate margin required
Worked Example
Gold 1 lot (1 kg) | Price: ₹72,000/10g = ₹7,200/g | Contract Value: ₹72,00,000 | Initial Margin (6%): ₹4,32,000 | 1% move P&L: ₹72,000
Why Use This Tool?
- Know exact capital needed before entering commodity futures
- Understand leverage and risk in commodity trading
- Compare lot sizes for different commodity contracts
- Calculate P&L impact of price moves before trading
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the major commodities traded on MCX?
MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange) trades: Bullion — Gold (1 kg, 100g, 8g), Silver (30 kg, 5 kg) | Energy — Crude Oil (100 barrels), Natural Gas (1250 mmBtu) | Metals — Copper (2.5 MT), Aluminium (5 MT), Zinc (5 MT), Lead (5 MT) | Agricultural — Cotton, Cardamom, Mentha Oil.
How much margin is needed to trade gold futures?
Gold futures (1 kg lot) at ₹72,000/10g: Contract value = ₹72 lakhs. Initial margin is approximately 5-7% = ₹3.6-5 lakhs. For Gold Mini (100g): Contract value = ₹7.2 lakhs. Margin: ₹36,000-50,000. Margins increase during high volatility periods.
What is the settlement process for MCX commodities?
Most MCX futures are cash-settled — you receive/pay the difference between entry and exit price in rupees, no physical delivery. Gold and silver have physical delivery option if held till contract expiry (you receive actual metal). Most retail traders square off before expiry to avoid delivery logistics.
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