Sample Size Calculator

Determine the sample size needed for a survey or study for a given confidence level, margin of error and population size.

Results

Required sample sizeβ€”
Infinite-population sizeβ€”

How to use the Sample Size Calculator

  1. Enter or select: Confidence level, Margin of error, Expected proportion.
  2. Fill in what you know of: Population size (optional) β€” leave the unknown empty.
  3. The results (Required sample size, Infinite-population size) are calculated instantly as you type.
  4. Use β€œCopy link” to share the calculation with the same input values.

Formula

  • nβ‚€ = zΒ²Β·p(1βˆ’p)/EΒ²
  • n = nβ‚€ / (1 + (nβ‚€ βˆ’ 1)/N)