Permutation Calculator

Enter n (total items) and r (items chosen) to calculate the number of ordered arrangements.

Formula

nPr = n! ÷ (n − r)!

Example

Arranging 2 items from a set of 5 gives 20 permutations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from combination?
Permutations count arrangements where order matters (AB is different from BA); combinations don't.