Factorial Calculator

Calculate factorials, permutations, and combinations with this free factorial calculator. Great for algebra, probability, statistics, and counting problems.

Calculate Factorials

6!
P(8, 3) = 8! / (8 - 3)!
C(8, 3) = 8! / (3!(8 - 3)!)
Your result will appear here.

How factorials are calculated

Factorial:
n! = n × (n - 1) × (n - 2) × ... × 1

Permutation:
P(n,r) = n! / (n-r)!

Combination:
C(n,r) = n! / (r!(n-r)!)

These formulas are widely used in algebra, counting, probability, and statistics.

Why factorial calculations matter

Factorials help count the number of possible arrangements and selections. They are essential in permutations, combinations, binomial formulas, and probability.

They are especially useful when solving counting problems with many possible outcomes.

What your result means

Your result shows the factorial, permutation, or combination value based on the selected mode. Supporting values help explain the expression used and how the answer was built.

This makes it easier to verify counting and probability work for school, statistics, or real-world arrangement problems.

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Frequently asked questions

What is 0 factorial?

0! equals 1 by definition.

What is the difference between permutations and combinations?

Permutations care about order, while combinations do not.

Why do factorials get large so quickly?

Each factorial multiplies by every whole number down to 1, so the result grows very fast.

Can factorials be negative?

Not in this calculator. It works with non-negative whole numbers only.