Probability Calculator

Single and combined event probability, odds and complements.

P(A and B) — both
0.15

15% (independent events)

P(A or B) — either
0.65
P(not A)
0.5
P(A) as odds
1 : 1
Neither
0.35
Show the working
  1. 1Both (independent) = P(A) × P(B) = 0.5 × 0.3 = 0.15
  2. 2Either = P(A) + P(B) − both = 0.65
Formula
P(A∩B) = P(A)·P(B), P(A∪B) = P(A) + P(B) − P(A∩B)

How it works

Combines two independent event probabilities into the chance of both, either, or neither happening.

Example

With P(A) = 0.5 and P(B) = 0.3, both happen 15% of the time and either happens 65%.

Assumes the two events are independent. If one affects the other, these formulas don't apply.

About the Probability Calculator

Single and combined event probability, odds and complements. It sits in the Statistics section of NWS Calc, a free collection of calculators that run entirely in your browser. There is no signup, no paywall and no tracking — open the page, enter your numbers, get an answer.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Probability Calculator free to use?
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Does my data leave my device?
No. The Probability Calculator runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you type is uploaded, logged or stored on a server.
Can I use the Probability Calculator on my phone?
Yes. The page is fully responsive and works in any modern mobile or desktop browser — there is nothing to install.
What else is in Statistics?
Mean, deviation, regression, probability and distributions. You can browse the full Statistics category for related calculators.

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