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6E position size calculator
1 6E tick = 0.00005 points = $6.25. Type your stop and risk to see how many 6E or M6E contracts to trade.
6E contract specs
| Contract | Euro FX (6E) |
|---|---|
| Tick size | 0.00005 points |
| Tick value | $6.25 per contract |
| Micro version | M6E (1/10 the size, $1.25 per tick) |
Tick sizes and values follow the exchange contract specs. Check your broker before trading, since fees and margins vary.
6E and M6E stop size cheat sheet
Risk per contract for common stops, and the size closest to $250 of risk (standard contract preferred when it fits).
| Stop | 1 6E | 1 M6E | Size for ~$250 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ticks (0.00025 pts) | $31.25 | $6.25 | 8 6E ($250.00) |
| 10 ticks (0.0005 pts) | $62.50 | $12.50 | 4 6E ($250.00) |
| 20 ticks (0.001 pts) | $125.00 | $25.00 | 2 6E ($250.00) |
| 30 ticks (0.0015 pts) | $187.50 | $37.50 | 13 M6E ($243.75) |
| 40 ticks (0.002 pts) | $250.00 | $50.00 | 1 6E ($250.00) |
| 60 ticks (0.003 pts) | $375.00 | $75.00 | 7 M6E ($262.50) |
How to calculate 6E position size
- Pick your stop: 20 ticks is 0.001 points.
- Risk per contract = ticks × tick value = 20 × $6.25 = $125.00.
- Contracts = your risk ÷ risk per contract, rounded to a whole number that stays inside your range.
Entering prices instead? The stop distance is entry minus stop, divided by the tick size (0.00005) to get ticks. See the full guide: how to calculate futures position size.
Questions
What is the tick value of 6E?
One 6E tick is 0.00005 points and is worth $6.25 per contract.
How many 6E contracts should I trade?
Divide the dollars you are willing to lose by the risk of one contract. With a 20-tick stop, one 6E risks $125.00. For a $500 risk and a 40-tick stop, the calculator suggests 2 6E ($500.00).
What is the micro version of 6E?
M6E (Micro Euro FX) is the micro contract. It is 1/10 the size of 6E: 10 M6E move the same dollars as 1 6E. One M6E tick is worth $1.25.
Should I trade 6E or M6E?
Use 6E when its size lands inside your risk range, because one standard contract usually costs less in commissions than 10 micros. Use M6E when a single 6E would risk more than your maximum, or when you need finer steps. The calculator marks the best fit as “Best pick”.
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