Free Probability Calculator

Calculate the probability of an event as the ratio of favorable outcomes to total possible outcomes.

Probability

0.300000

Probability (%)30.0000
Odds in Favor0.4286

Probability vs Favorable Outcomes

How to Calculate Probability

Formula

P(A) = Favorable outcomes / Total outcomes

Probability measures how likely an event is to occur, ranging from 0 (impossible) to 1 (certain). Multiply by 100 to express as a percentage. The odds in favor are the ratio of favorable to unfavorable outcomes.

Example Calculation

A bag has 3 red balls out of 10 total. What is the probability of drawing a red ball?

  1. 01Favorable outcomes = 3 (red balls)
  2. 02Total outcomes = 10 (all balls)
  3. 03P(red) = 3 / 10 = 0.3
  4. 04As a percentage: 0.3 * 100 = 30%
  5. 05Odds in favor: 3 / (10 - 3) = 3/7 ≈ 0.4286

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