Expected Value (EV) Calculator

Calculate the expected value of any poker decision. Plug in your scenarios to see which play is most profitable.

Win Probability

45%

Pot Size ($)

Bet / Call Amount ($)

Expected Value

+$17.50

Break-Even %

33.3%

Decision

CALL (+EV)

EV Spectrum (your win% vs break-even%)

-EV (Fold)Break-even: 33.3%+EV (Call)

Formula Used

EV = (45% x $100) - (55% x $50) = $17.50

Current Pot Size ($)

Amount to Call ($)

Pot Odds Ratio

1 : 4.0

Risk $1 to win $4.0

Pot Odds %

20.0%

$20 / $100

Required Equity to Call

20.0%

You need at least this equity

Formula

Pot Odds = Call / (Pot + Call) = $20 / ($80 + $20) = 20.0%

If your hand equity is greater than 20.0%, calling is +EV.

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