CBOT · ZC
Corn (ZC) contract specs and expiry dates
Contract Atlas specs and expiries are available now. Live open/closed status will follow after trading-hours data passes the same source review.
- Tick value
- $12.50
- Contract size
- 5,000 bu
- Exchange zone
- America/Chicago
Data reviewed 2026-08-10Official exchange sourceRe-check before trading
CONTRACT REFERENCE
Contract specifications
- Contract size
- 5,000 bu
- Minimum tick
- ¼¢/bu
- Tick value
- $12.50
Expiry rulebiz day before the 15th
FRONT CONTRACTS
Upcoming expiries
* Estimated from the exchange rule and may move for holidays. Countdowns are measured from 2026-09-25 and refresh to your own date when the page loads. This is an on-site reference; external calendar subscriptions are not offered.
- Fields covered
- Specifications, expiry rule and front-contract dates
- Review state
- Accepted; rule estimates retain *
- Reviewed
- Rights state
- Approved for public reference
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FAQ
- What is one tick worth in Corn futures?
- Corn (ZC) has a minimum tick of ¼¢/bu and a tick value of $12.50.
- What is the Corn contract size?
- The Corn (ZC) contract size is 5,000 bu.
- When do Corn futures expire?
- The rule is: biz day before the 15th. Upcoming dates are listed above; an asterisk marks an estimated date.