What is a Commodity Lot Size & Margin Calculator?
A Commodity Lot Size & Margin Calculator is a free online tool that helps you calculate mcx commodity lot sizes, contract values, and margin requirements for gold, silver, crude oil, and other commodities. FinCalc Pro offers India's most accurate Commodity Lot Size & Margin Calculator with instant results, detailed charts, and step-by-step breakdowns — completely free with no login required.
Commodity Lot Size & Margin Calculator Formula
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 Commodity Lot Size & Margin 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
Commodity Lot Size & Margin Calculator — 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
Benefits of Using Commodity Lot Size & Margin Calculator
- 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 — Commodity Lot Size & Margin Calculator
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.