US30 Lot Size Calculator
Size every Dow trade to your exact risk. Enter your balance, risk and stop in points and get the US30 lot size, set to your broker's dollar-per-point.
Position size calculator$1 per point per lot (CFD default — edit to match your broker).
How a US30 lot works
US30 is quoted in Dow points. Most CFD brokers pay $1 per point per 1 lot, with some at $10 or $0.10 — the calculator starts at $1 and you can change it to match your broker.
On futures the E-mini Dow (YM) is $5 per point per contract and the Micro (MYM) is $0.50 per point.
The Dow's point moves are the largest of the US indices — a 300–600 point day is normal — so US30 stops are wider in points than NAS100's and the lot size is smaller for the same risk.
US30 lot sizes at a glance
Worked out with the calculator above. Left: a $10,000 account risking 1% ($100). Right: a $100,000 prop firm account risking 0.5% ($500).
| Stop | $10,000 · 1% | $100,000 · 0.5% |
|---|---|---|
| 30-point stop | 3.33 lots | 16.7 lots |
| 60-point stop | 1.67 lots | 8.33 lots |
| 120-point stop | 0.83 lots | 4.17 lots |
| 200-point stop | 0.50 lots | 2.50 lots |
$1 per point per lot (CFD default — edit to match your broker).
Frequently asked questions
How much is 1 point on US30 worth?
Usually $1 per point per 1 lot on a CFD account, but check your broker's spec — some use $10 or $0.10. On futures, YM is $5 a point and MYM is $0.50 a point.
What lot size should I use for US30 on a $10,000 account?
At 1% risk ($100) with a 60-point stop at $1 a point: 100 ÷ (60 × 1) ≈ 1.67 lots.
Why is my US30 position so small compared with forex?
Because the stop is in Dow points, and a sensible Dow stop is dozens of points. The dollar risk is what stays the same, not the lot size.
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