Fantasy Draft Trade Calculator

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Reviewed by David Chen, CFA
Fantasy Sports Analyst & Financial Modeling Expert

Master your league’s draft board. Use our Fantasy Draft Trade Calculator to evaluate pick-for-pick trades using professional value charts to ensure every deal is fair and strategically sound.

Fantasy Draft Trade Calculator

Team A Sends
Team B Sends

Trade Analysis

Fair Trade

Fantasy Draft Trade Calculator Formula:

Trade Value = Σ (Base_Value / Pick_Rank0.75)
Fairness = (Team_A_Total / Team_B_Total) * 100

Formula Source: FantasyPros Pick Value Model | Footballguys Analysis

Variables:

  • Overall Pick #: The numerical position of the pick (e.g., Round 1 Pick 1 is #1, Round 2 Pick 1 in a 12-team league is #13).
  • Team A Total Value: The cumulative numerical value assigned to all picks sent by Team A.
  • Team B Total Value: The cumulative numerical value assigned to all picks sent by Team B.
  • Value Difference: The percentage gap between the two sides of the trade.

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What is Fantasy Draft Trade Calculator?

A fantasy draft trade calculator is a tool used by managers to determine the fairness of trading draft positions. Unlike trades during the season which involve players, draft-day trades involve future potential. This tool uses a “Pick Value Chart” to assign a points-based weight to every slot in the draft.

Professional analysts use mathematical decay models (like the one implemented here) to reflect that early picks are exponentially more valuable than later ones. For example, moving from pick 5 to pick 1 is much “more expensive” than moving from pick 105 to pick 101.

How to Calculate Fantasy Draft Trade (Example):

  1. Identify the overall number for all picks involved.
  2. Convert those numbers into “Value Points” using the chart (e.g., Pick 1 = 1000 pts).
  3. Sum the points for Side A (e.g., 1st round + 4th round).
  4. Sum the points for Side B (e.g., 2nd round + 2nd round).
  5. Compare the totals. A difference of less than 5-10% is generally considered a “Fair” trade.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Is the #1 pick always worth more than two 2nd rounders? Typically, yes. Elite talent is scarce, and the value of a top-tier player often outweighs the depth provided by two starters.

What is a “fair” percentage difference? Most analysts consider a trade fair if the total values are within 10% of each other, though league size and scoring format matter.

Does this work for Keeper Leagues? In keeper leagues, picks often have higher value because the talent pool is thinner. You should adjust your expectations by 15-20%.

Should I trade down in a Snake Draft? Trading down is often beneficial in deep leagues where roster depth is more important than having one superstar.

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