Online Permutation and Combination Calculator
Enter n and r to calculate permutations (nPr) and combinations (nCr) for ordered and unordered selections. Processing takes place locally in your browser.
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What Online Permutation and Combination Calculator does
Calculate permutations nPr and combinations nCr
Worked example
Input
n = 8, r = 3
Result
8P3 = 336; 8C3 = 56
Calculation rule
Permutations use n! ÷ (n-r)! when order matters. Combinations divide that result by r! when order does not matter.
Practical uses
- Check a small calculation before applying the same rule to a longer list.
- Prepare normalized numeric data for a spreadsheet, report or test fixture.
- Compare the copied result with the displayed input count and options.
Limits and review checks
- Confirm decimal separators, signs, leading zeros and inclusive boundaries before relying on the output.
- Very large lists or exhaustive permutations can consume substantial browser memory.
- Floating-point decimals and rounded shares may differ by a final displayed unit; review the shown precision.
Frequently asked questions
Are my numbers uploaded?
No. This tool performs its normal parsing and calculation in your current browser.
Why can another calculator show a different result?
Check parsing rules, rounding precision, population versus sample settings, boundary inclusion and whether duplicate values are retained.
Processing takes place locally in your browser.