Analyze your league trades instantly. Our Fantasy Football Draft Trade Calculator uses advanced pick-valuation algorithms to ensure you never get “fleeced” during your draft.
Draft Trade Calculator
Fantasy Football Draft Trade Calculator Formula:
V(n) = 1000 * (n)^{-0.82}
Variables:
- Pick Number: The absolute position of the pick (e.g., Round 1 Pick 12 in a 12-team league is Pick #12).
- Side A Value: The cumulative theoretical value points of the picks being sent.
- Side B Value: The cumulative theoretical value points of the picks being received.
What is a Fantasy Football Draft Trade Calculator?
A draft trade calculator is a tool used by managers to determine the fairness of trading draft picks. Unlike player trades, which involve subjective projections, draft picks represent specific opportunity costs. This calculator uses a power-law distribution model to assign a numerical point value to every pick from 1 to 300.
By comparing the total points of both sides, you can see the “Value Gap.” This allows you to quantify exactly how much value is lost or gained when moving up or down the draft board.
How to Calculate Trade Value (Example):
- Identify Pick 1.01 (Value: 1,000 pts).
- Identify Pick 2.12 (Pick #24, Value: ~280 pts).
- Compare to Side B (e.g., Picks 1.06 and 1.07).
- Sum both sides and calculate the percentage difference.
Related Calculators:
- Superflex Pick Value Chart
- Dynasty Trade Value Finder
- Rookie Draft Efficiency Tool
- FAAB Budget Evaluator
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Mathematically, yes. The scarcity of elite “Difference Makers” at the top of the draft often outweighs the depth provided by multiple mid-tier picks.
Yes, simply input the pick number where the kept player would be drafted to see the relative value exchange.
Usually, a difference of less than 5-10% is considered a fair trade in competitive fantasy environments.
Pick numbers are linear (1, 2, 3), but value is exponential. The drop-off between pick 1 and 10 is much steeper than between 101 and 110.