Last updated: March 2, 2026

How to Calculate Permutations

Formula

A permutation counts how many ways you can arrange r items from n total when order matters.

The formula is P(n,r) = n! / (n-r)!.

Common use cases:

  • Arranging race finishing positions
  • Creating unique PIN codes
  • Scheduling ordered tasks

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