Basic Probability Calculator
Probability = favorable outcomes ÷ total outcomes
Find the probability of an event among equally likely outcomes.
Formula
Probability = favorable outcomes ÷ total outcomes
Worked example
Favorable outcomes: 1
Total equally likely outcomes: 6
With these inputs, the result is 16.6666667 %.
How to use this calculator
- Identify the quantity you want to calculate.
- Enter your measurements in the units shown on each field.
- Read the result, which updates as you change the inputs.
- Check the assumptions below before applying the result.
Assumptions and limits
Outcome counts must be whole numbers. This formula assumes equally likely outcomes.
Precision and checking
Results are rounded for display. Use the most accurate measurements available, and avoid rounding your inputs unnecessarily. Extra decimal places in a result do not make an estimate more reliable.
To check a result, substitute the same input values into the formula shown above. Change one value at a time to understand how the quantity responds.
Frequently asked questions
What assumptions does this calculation use?
Outcome counts must be whole numbers. This formula assumes equally likely outcomes.
Are my inputs sent to a server?
No. The calculation runs locally in your browser. The result updates as you edit the inputs.
