Permutation & Combination Calculator
Calculate how many ways you can arrange or choose items — permutations (order matters) and combinations (order doesn't).
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What is the Permutation & Combination Calculator?
Permutations and combinations count the ways to select r items from n. Permutations (nPr) count arrangements where order matters; combinations (nCr) count selections where it doesn't.
How to Calculate
nPr = n! ÷ (n−r)! and nCr = n! ÷ (r!(n−r)!).
Formula
nPr = n!/(n−r)! nCr = n!/(r!(n−r)!)
How to Use
- Enter your details in the fields above.
- The result updates instantly as you type.
- Use Copy, Print or Download PDF to save your result.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I use each?
Use permutations when order matters (e.g. race finishing positions) and combinations when it doesn't (e.g. picking a team).
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