Poker Outs & Odds Chart
Calculate your drawing odds instantly. Reference common draws, compute pot odds, factor in implied odds, and master the Rule of 2 and 4 for quick mental math at the table.
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Common Draws Reference
Memorize these numbers for quick in-game decisions. Percentages are exact probabilities.
| Draw Type | Outs | Flop→River % | Turn→River % | Rule of 4 | Rule of 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open-ended straight draw | 8 | 31.5% | 17.4% | 32% | 16% |
| Flush draw | 9 | 35.0% | 19.6% | 36% | 18% |
| Gutshot straight draw | 4 | 16.5% | 8.7% | 16% | 8% |
| Flush + gutshot | 12 | 45.0% | 26.1% | 48% | 24% |
| Flush + open-ended | 15 | 54.1% | 32.6% | 60% | 30% |
| Two overcards | 6 | 24.1% | 13.0% | 24% | 12% |
| One pair to two pair or trips | 5 | 20.4% | 10.9% | 20% | 10% |
| Inside straight + one overcard | 7 | 27.8% | 15.2% | 28% | 14% |
| Set to full house or quads | 7 | 27.8% | 15.2% | 28% | 14% |
| Two pair to full house | 4 | 16.5% | 8.7% | 16% | 8% |
| One overcard | 3 | 12.5% | 6.5% | 12% | 6% |
| Pocket pair to set | 2 | 8.4% | 4.3% | 8% | 4% |
| Runner-runner flush | ~0.04 eq. | 4.2% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Runner-runner straight | varies | ~1.5% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pot Odds Calculator
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Implied Odds
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Outs Probability Curve
Hover over the chart to see exact probabilities for each out count. The orange line shows flop-to-river (2 cards), the blue line shows turn-to-river (1 card).
The Rule of 2 and 4, Accuracy Table
Multiply your outs by 4 on the flop (2 cards to come) or by 2 on the turn (1 card to come) for a quick probability estimate. This table shows the exact vs approximate values.
| Outs | Flop Exact | Rule of 4 | Flop Error | Turn Exact | Rule of 2 | Turn Error |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% |
| 2 | 8.4% | 8% | -0.4% | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% |
| 3 | 12.5% | 12% | -0.5% | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% |
| 4 | 16.5% | 16% | -0.5% | 8.7% | 8% | -0.7% |
| 5 | 20.4% | 20% | -0.4% | 10.9% | 10% | -0.9% |
| 6 | 24.1% | 24% | -0.1% | 13.0% | 12% | -1.0% |
| 7 | 27.8% | 28% | +0.2% | 15.2% | 14% | -1.2% |
| 8 | 31.5% | 32% | +0.5% | 17.4% | 16% | -1.4% |
| 9 | 35.0% | 36% | +1.0% | 19.6% | 18% | -1.6% |
| 10 | 38.4% | 40% | +1.6% | 21.7% | 20% | -1.7% |
| 11 | 41.7% | 44% | +2.3% | 23.9% | 22% | -1.9% |
| 12 | 45.0% | 48% | +3.0% | 26.1% | 24% | -2.1% |
| 13 | 48.1% | 52% | +3.9% | 28.3% | 26% | -2.3% |
| 14 | 51.2% | 56% | +4.8% | 30.4% | 28% | -2.4% |
| 15 | 54.1% | 60% | +5.9% | 32.6% | 30% | -2.6% |
| 16 | 57.0% | 64% | +7.0% | 34.8% | 32% | -2.8% |
| 17 | 59.8% | 68% | +8.2% | 37.0% | 34% | -3.0% |
| 18 | 62.4% | 72% | +9.6% | 39.1% | 36% | -3.1% |
| 19 | 65.0% | 76% | +11.0% | 41.3% | 38% | -3.3% |
| 20 | 67.5% | 80% | +12.5% | 43.5% | 40% | -3.5% |
Learn Poker Outs & Odds
What Are Outs?
Outs are the unseen cards remaining in the deck that will improve your hand to what is likely the best hand. For example, if you hold two hearts and two hearts appear on the flop, there are 9 remaining hearts in the deck, giving you 9 outs to complete your flush.
Accurately counting outs is the foundation of poker math. Every drawing decision you make at the table depends on knowing how many cards can help you.
The Rule of 2 and 4
This is the fastest mental math shortcut in poker. To estimate your probability of hitting:
- On the flop (2 cards to come): Multiply outs by 4
- On the turn (1 card to come): Multiply outs by 2
The Rule of 4 overestimates slightly for higher out counts, but stays within a few percentage points for 1-12 outs, accurate enough for real-time decisions.
Pot Odds vs Implied Odds
Pot odds tell you the ratio of the current pot to the cost of your call. If the pot is $100 and you must call $20, your pot odds are 5:1 (or about 16.7%). You need at least 16.7% equity to justify the call.
Implied odds factor in the additional money you expect to win on future streets if you hit your draw. This is crucial for hands like sets and straights where your opponent is likely to pay off a big bet when you make your hand.
Counting Outs Correctly
Not all outs are created equal. Be aware of these common pitfalls:
- Tainted outs: An out that completes your draw but gives an opponent an even better hand. For example, hitting a flush card that also pairs the board might give someone a full house.
- Double-counting: If you have a flush draw AND a straight draw, don't count cards that complete both draws twice. A card like 10♥ might complete both, count it only once.
- Backdoor draws: Needing runner-runner (two consecutive cards) dramatically reduces your equity. A backdoor flush is only about 4.2% from flop to river, not counted as standard outs.
- Blockers: Cards in your opponent's range can reduce your effective outs. If you suspect they hold a card you need, subtract that out from your count.
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