Pot Odds Calculator
Enter pot size, bet to call and your outs to get an instant call or fold recommendation with estimated EV.
Situation
What you expect to win on later streets if you hit your draw
Pot odds
Enter the pot size and the bet to call
Common draws
| Draw | Outs | Flop → river | Turn → river | Rule ×4 / ×2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gutshot | 4 | 16.5% | 8.7% | 16% / 8% |
| Two overcards | 6 | 24.1% | 13.0% | 24% / 12% |
| Open-ended straight draw | 8 | 31.5% | 17.4% | 32% / 16% |
| Flush draw | 9 | 35.0% | 19.6% | 36% / 18% |
| Flush draw + gutshot | 12 | 45.0% | 26.1% | 48% / 24% |
| Flush draw + pair | 14 | 51.2% | 30.4% | 56% / 28% |
| Flush draw + open-ender | 15 | 54.1% | 32.6% | 60% / 30% |
Exact probabilities (47 unknown cards on the flop, 46 on the turn). The rule of 2 and 4 is a shortcut: it overestimates beyond 8 outs (subtract outs − 8).
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Pot odds: the price of your call, in one number
Pot odds compare what you must pay with what the pot offers. Facing a 50 bet into a 100 pot, you call 50 to win 200 — you need at least 25% equity to break even. This calculator does the conversion instantly: enter pot size and bet size, get the required equity, then check that figure against your hand with the equity calculator.
The concept is the bridge between math and real decisions: draws become calls or folds based on price, not feel. Two guides go deeper: pot odds without complex math and implied odds — when paying a little can win a lot.
How to use it
- Enter the current pot size, then the bet you are facing.
- Read the required equity (the break-even percentage for your call).
- Compare it with your estimated equity — call above the threshold, fold below it, unless implied odds change the picture.
Frequently asked questions
+What is the fastest way to estimate pot odds in game?
Divide the call by the total pot after your call. A half-pot bet always requires 25% equity, a pot-sized bet 33%, a third-pot bet 20% — memorising those three anchors covers most spots.
+What about implied odds?
Pot odds only count chips already in the middle. When hidden equity exists — you expect to win more bets when your draw hits — your effective price improves. That is why suited connectors can call slightly "bad" direct prices in deep-stacked pots.
+Do pot odds apply to tournaments?
Yes, but near the bubble or at final tables, ICM pressure means chips won are worth less than chips lost. The break-even equity from pot odds becomes a minimum, not a target — see our ICM calculator for those spots.
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