Pot-sized bet
Calling 100 after a 100 bet into 100 contests a 300 final pot, so raw break-even equity is one third.
Required Equity Calculator
Answer the narrow question ‘How much equity do I need to call?’ The required equity calculator divides the call cost by the net final pot and shows how optional capped rake moves the break-even threshold.
Find the minimum break-even equity
Pot before bet, opponent bet and your call are separate; optional rake is taken from the final pot.
Sizing sensitivity
A Larger Bet Raises the Break-Even Threshold
Fixed teaching table for a 100-unit pot before the bet. Every row uses the same pot-odds function as the calculator.
Review the full pot-odds definition| Bet / call | Final pot | Required equity |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 150 | 16.67% |
| 50 | 200 | 25% |
| 75 | 250 | 30% |
| 100 | 300 | 33.33% |
Break-even is not a prediction
Minimum equity is a price threshold. It does not estimate your actual equity; obtain that from known hands, a range model, or a reasoned hand analysis.
Sensitivity to bet size
Larger bets usually demand more equity because the call becomes a larger share of the final pot. Earlier money already in the pot is not part of the new call cost.
Scope of the call model
The formula assumes no later betting and values folding at zero from the current decision. Implied odds require a different model.
Worked examples
Capped rake
Once the percentage calculation reaches the cap, larger pots no longer increase rake at the same rate.
Frequently asked questions
Does required equity include fold equity?
No. Fold equity belongs to betting decisions, not a call.
Can the threshold exceed 50%?
Yes, for unusual call and net-pot inputs, though the tool flags cases with no meaningful reward.
Why does rake raise the requirement?
It removes value from the pot you can receive while leaving the call cost unchanged.
Where do I get actual equity?
Use the known-hand or range equity calculator with explicit assumptions.