--- title: ContractMultiplier <231> field – FIX 5.0 SP2 – FIX Dictionary – Onix Solutions description: ContractMultiplier <231> field – FIX 5.0 SP2 – FIX Dictionary – Onix Solutions --- ![Dictionary icon](https://www.onixs.biz/hubfs/SIC_website_2020/images/interface/img-icon-book.svg) # ContractMultiplier <231> field – FIX 5.0 SP2 – FIX Dictionary | Messages by MsgType \| Messages by Name \| Fields by Tag \| Fields by Name \| FIX 5.0 SP2 \| Home FIX 5.0 SP2 : ContractMultiplier <231> field Type: float Used In Description Specifies the ratio or multiply factor to convert from "nominal" units (e.g. contracts) to total units (e.g. shares) (e.g. 1.0, 100, 1000, etc). Applicable For Fixed Income, Convertible Bonds, Derivatives, etc. In general quantities for all calsses should be expressed in the basic unit of the instrument, e.g. shares for equities, norminal or par amount for bonds, currency for foreign exchange. When quantity is expressed in contracts, e.g. financing transactions and bond trade reporting, ContractMutliplier should contain the number of units in one contract and can be omitted if the multiplier is the default amount for the instrument, i.e. 1,000 par of bonds, 1,000,000 par for financing transactions. Used In | | --- | | ![](https://www.onixs.biz/fix-dictionary/img/spacer.gif?height=5&name=spacer.gif) | - Follow OnixS - [Follow us on Twitter ](https://twitter.com/onixsbiz) - [Connect with us on LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/onix-solutions/) We track how people interact with our online web content and resources, and some of that tracking involves storing cookies on your device. By continuing to use our site you accept that you agree to this. For more details see our [Cookie usage, and Data Privacy and Protection Policies](https://www.onixs.biz/cookies-and-privacy.html). [Ok](https://www.onixs.biz/fix-dictionary/5.0.sp2/tagnum_231.html#) [OnixS ](https://www.onixs.biz/) Menu --- --- [OnixS ](https://www.onixs.biz/) ### Search the site Search