Pot Odds Calculator

What Are Pot Odds?

Pot odds tell you how much you need to win to justify calling a bet. They're expressed as a percentage: the amount you must call divided by the total pot after your call. If the pot is $100 and someone bets $50, you need to call $50 into a $200 total pot — your pot odds are 25%. If your hand has more than 25% equity, calling is profitable in the long run.

The Formula

Pot Odds = Call Amount ÷ (Current Pot + Call Amount) × 100

If your estimated equity (chance of winning) is greater than the pot odds percentage, the call is profitable. This is one of the most fundamental concepts in poker strategy.

Common Pot Odds Scenarios

• Half pot bet ($50 into $100): 25% equity needed — most draws are profitable calls
• Full pot bet ($100 into $100): 33% equity needed — need a strong draw or made hand
• 2x pot bet ($200 into $100): 40% equity needed — need significant equity to continue
• Quarter pot bet ($25 into $100): 20% equity needed — almost always worth calling

Quick Draw Equity Reference

• Flush draw (9 outs): ~35% on flop, ~19% on turn
• Open-ended straight draw (8 outs): ~31% on flop, ~17% on turn
• Gutshot straight draw (4 outs): ~17% on flop, ~9% on turn
• Two overcards (6 outs): ~24% on flop, ~13% on turn

Implied Odds

Pot odds only account for the money already in the pot. Implied odds factor in additional money you expect to win on later streets if you hit your draw. For example, a flush draw might not have direct pot odds to call, but if your opponent will pay off a big bet when you hit, the implied odds make it profitable.