- Is the equity calculator free?
- Yes. This equity calculator is free and does not require an account.
- Can I use it for both preflop and postflop?
- Yes. Leave the board empty for preflop, or set 3–5 cards for postflop equities.
- How many hands can I compare?
- You can add up to 6 hands. Heads-up and multiway are both supported.
- Is this a poker odds calculator or a poker equity calculator?
- Both. This poker equity calculator shows how often each hand wins by the river as a percentage, so it also works as a poker odds calculator for questions like "how often does my hand win?" To decide whether to call, compare that equity with the required equity from the pot odds calculator.
- What is the difference between equity and pot odds?
- Equity is the chance your hand wins; pot odds are the pot size relative to the cost of calling. Call decisions often compare your equity to the required equity from pot odds.
- How is poker equity (win rate) calculated?
- The calculation method depends on the situation. When 3–5 board cards are specified, for example, the remaining combinations are enumerated for an exact result. Some preflop scenarios, such as multiway pots, instead use a Monte Carlo approximation. Ties are also included in the equity.
- Is AK or QQ (a pocket pair) favored?
- All-in preflop, QQ is a slight favorite — about 57% against AKo and 54% against AKs — making it close to a “coin flip” (race). For AK to win, the board needs to bring an A or a K, or AK needs to complete a flush or straight.