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Permutation and Combination Calculator — Free Online Calculator

Calculate permutations (nPr) and combinations (nCr) with step-by-step factorial breakdown. Toggle between order matters vs.

✓ Formula verified: January 2026

Permutations & Combos

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Permutation: 5P3
60

Type

Permutation

Formula

P(5,3) = 5! / (5 − 3)!

Formula Applied

5! / 2! = 120 / 2 = 60

n!

120

r!

6

(n−r)!

2

What if your total items (n) changes? 4 → 24 · 5 → 60 · 6 → 120

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Formula & Step-by-Step

Type

Permutation — Order Matters

Each different ordering counts as a unique arrangement.

Permutations for n = 5

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The highlighted bar (at r = 3) shows the current selection. Other bars show nPr for all possible r values.

Formula

P(n,r) = n! / (n−r)!

Step-by-Step

5! / 2! = 120 / 2 = 60

n!

120

r!

6

(n−r)!

2

Quick Comparison

Permutations count arrangements where order matters (like passwords or race results).
Combinations count selections where order does not matter (like lottery tickets or committee members).
The combination formula divides by r! to remove duplicate orderings.

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