Pot Odds
25.0%
required equity to call profitably
Pot odds ratio
3 : 1
Decision
Easy call if drawing
The math
$10 ÷ ($30 + $10) × 100 = 25.0%
Pot odds tell you the minimum equity your hand needs to make calling profitable. If your equity exceeds this number, calling has positive expected value (+EV).
Rule of 2 and 4 — quick equity estimate
Multiply your outs by 4 on the flop (two cards to come) or by 2 on the turn (one card to come).
Flush draw
9 outs
~36% flop
~18% turn
OESD
8 outs
~32% flop
~16% turn
Gutshot
4 outs
~16% flop
~8% turn
Flush + OESD
15 outs
~60% flop
~30% turn