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Permutation and Combination Calculator

nPr = n!/(n−r)!; nCr = n!/[r!(n−r)!]; ordered repetition = nʳ.

Inputs and units

  • Available items n: Enter your value in the format and unit shown.
  • Selected items r: Enter your value in the format and unit shown.
  • Counting rule: Choose Permutations (ordered), Combinations (unordered), Ordered selections with repetition.

Calculation method

nPr = n!/(n−r)!; nCr = n!/[r!(n−r)!]; ordered repetition = nʳ.

Worked example

The example values are: Available items n = 10; Selected items r = 3; Counting rule = p

  • Count: 720
  • Precision: Exact to integer precision

Assumptions and limitations

Check that the inputs and units describe your situation.

Using your result

Select Calculate after changing inputs. Copy result copies the displayed output; Download result saves a text file. Reset returns the form to its example inputs. Calculations run in your browser.

Permutation and Combination Calculator FAQs

What method does this calculator use?

nPr = n!/(n−r)!; nCr = n!/[r!(n−r)!]; ordered repetition = nʳ.

What should I check before using the result?

Check that the inputs and units describe your situation.