Poker Pot Odds, Required Equity & Minimum Defense Frequency (MDF) Calculator
Pot Odds Measure The Ratio Of The Current Pot To The Cost Of A Call, Determining The Exact Break-Even Equity Required To Continue Profitably. Enter Any Pot Size, Facing Bet, And Draw Outs Below To Calculate Required Calling Equity, Minimum Defense Frequency (MDF), Polarized Bluff Ratios, And Exact Hypergeometric Draw Probabilities.
1. Spot Inputs (Pot, Bet & Outs)
2. Exact Solver Math Output (50% Pot Bet)
- Pot Odds Ratio: 3.00 : 1
- Break-Even Required Equity: 25.0%
- Minimum Defense Frequency (MDF): 66.7% (Max Fold: 33.3%)
- Optimal Polarized River Bluff Frequency: 25.0% Of Betting Range
- 1-Card Draw Equity (9 Outs): 19.1% (Requires Implied Odds)
- 2-Card All-In Equity (9 Outs): 35.0% (Direct +EV All-In Call)
GTO Bet Sizing Cheat Sheet: Pot Odds, Required Equity & MDF
| Bet Size (% Of Pot) | Pot Odds Ratio | Required Calling Equity | Minimum Defense Frequency (MDF) | Polarized River Bluff / Value Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% Pot (Block Bet) | 6.0 : 1 | 14.3% | 83.3% | 16.7% Bluffs / 83.3% Value |
| 25% Pot (Quarter Pot) | 5.0 : 1 | 16.7% | 80.0% | 20.0% Bluffs / 80.0% Value |
| 33% Pot (Third Pot) | 4.0 : 1 | 20.0% | 75.0% | 25.0% Bluffs / 75.0% Value |
| 50% Pot (Half Pot) | 3.0 : 1 | 25.0% | 66.7% | 33.3% Bluffs / 66.7% Value |
| 66% Pot (Two-Thirds Pot) | 2.5 : 1 | 28.6% | 60.0% | 40.0% Bluffs / 60.0% Value |
| 75% Pot (Three-Quarters Pot) | 2.33 : 1 | 30.0% | 57.1% | 42.9% Bluffs / 57.1% Value |
| 100% Pot (Full Pot) | 2.0 : 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% | 50.0% Bluffs / 50.0% Value |
| 150% Pot (1.5x Overbet) | 1.67 : 1 | 37.5% | 40.0% | 60.0% Bluffs / 40.0% Value |
| 200% Pot (2x Overbet) | 1.5 : 1 | 40.0% | 33.3% | 66.7% Bluffs / 33.3% Value |
Poker Outs & Rule Of 4 And 2 Probability Chart
| Drawing Hand Type | Clean Outs | 1 Card (Flop To Turn) | 2 Cards (Flop To River All-In) | Rule Of 4 / Rule Of 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open-Ended Straight + Flush Draw (Combo) | 15 Outs | 31.9% | 54.1% | 60% / 30% |
| Flush Draw + Gutshot Straight Draw | 12 Outs | 25.5% | 45.0% | 48% / 24% |
| Standard Nut Flush Draw | 9 Outs | 19.1% | 35.0% | 36% / 18% |
| Open-Ended Straight Draw (OESD) | 8 Outs | 17.0% | 31.5% | 32% / 16% |
| Two Overcards To Top Pair | 6 Outs | 12.8% | 24.1% | 24% / 12% |
| Two Pair Drawing To Full House Or Trips To Quads | 4 Outs | 8.5% | 16.5% | 16% / 8% |
| Gutshot Straight Draw (Inside Straight) | 4 Outs | 8.5% | 16.5% | 16% / 8% |
| Pocket Pair Drawing To Set | 2 Outs | 4.3% | 8.4% | 8% / 4% |
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