About the Birthday Probability Calculator
The birthday paradox: chance that at least two people in a group share a birthday — 23 people already gives over 50%.
Also known as: birthday paradox, shared birthday probability, birthday problem.
How to use this calculator
- Enter people in the group.
- The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
- Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
- Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.
Formula
P = 1 − (365/365)(364/365)…((365 − n + 1)/365)
Worked example
Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:
- People in the group = 23
the calculator returns:
- P(at least one shared birthday): 50.7297%
- P(all different): 49.2703%