Poker Call Equity Calculator — Instant Break-Even Decision Tool

Make smarter, faster calls in seconds. Enter the pot size (P) and call amount (C) to get the strict break‑even required equity, then compare it to your current hand equity. Supports rake (rate/cap) for cash games, and presents a clear decision line you can trust.

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What this tool does

▪ Computes the strict break-even threshold using Q = C ÷ (final pot after calling) = C ÷ (P + 2C).

▪ Shows Pot Odds = C ÷ (P + C) for intuition only — not as the decision line.

▪ Adjusts the final pot for rake：effective_pot = min((P + 2C)(1 − rake_rate), (P + 2C) − rake_cap)，then Required equity = C ÷ effective_pot.

How to Use

1. Enter Pot size (P) and Call amount (C).

2. (Optional) Add Current equity (%) from an equity calculator or quick estimate (e.g., outs × 2/4 rule).

3. (Optional, for cash games) Input rake rate and/or rake cap to reflect house rules.

4. Read the decision line：“Current equity: X% | Threshold: Y%.”

　・If X ≥ Y → Call is break-even or better (+EV)。
　・If X < Y → Call is theoretically losing (−EV)。

Purpose

This calculator answers one key question：
“Is calling this bet break-even or better right now?”

It outputs the exact threshold equity required to justify a call on this street,
then compares it with your current hand equity to standardize call/fold decisions across spots, stakes, and formats.

Why Use This Calculator

– Instant clarity： See the true break-even point for any bet size.
– Learn faster： Understand how sizing and rake move the threshold.
– Professional-grade： Ideal for coaching, club rulings, editorial analysis, and study.
– Consistent logic： Enforces an EV-based decision line that matches standard theory.

Core Formula (Strict EV = 0)

Start from：
EV(Call) = Q × W − (1 − Q) × L = 0 → Q = L ÷ (W + L)。

For a normal call：
– L = C.
– Final pot after you call = P + 2C.
– Therefore Q = C ÷ (P + 2C) = Call ÷ (final pot after calling).

With rake (cash)：
Effective_pot = min((P + 2C)(1 − rake_rate), (P + 2C) − rake_cap), clamped at ≥ 0.
Required equity = C ÷ effective_pot.

How the Calculator Works

– Required equity (break-even, strict)： Q = C ÷ (final pot after calling)，adjusted to C ÷ (effective_pot) when rake is enabled.

– Pot Odds (reference only)： C ÷ (P + C) shows risk vs. immediate reward；it is not the EV = 0 threshold.

– Decision line： “Current equity: X% | Threshold: Y%”
　→ X ≥ Y means +EV / break-even.
　→ X < Y means −EV.

Quick Reference (No Rake)

Explanation：
The Required Equity column shows the strict EV=0 threshold.
The Pot Odds column is provided for intuition only and should not be used as the decision line.

Estimating Current Equity (X%)

– Rule of two and four： On the flop → outs × 4%；on the turn → outs × 2%.

– Equity software： Use a hand-equity tool for exact values，then compare your result to the break-even threshold.

Scope and Good Practice

– Single-street model：Does not include implied odds, reverse implied odds, or future leverage.

– Mathematical baseline： Treat results as a core reference，then refine with stack depth, position, and reads.

– Best use cases： On-table sanity checks, structured study, coaching materials, and standardized examples in articles or club rules.

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