Odds Ratio Calculator
Calculate an odds ratio from a 2×2 table, the standard measure for case-control studies.
Odds ratio is not relative risk
They converge when the outcome is rare and diverge sharply when it is common. A case-control study cannot estimate risk directly — that is why it reports odds — but the two get reported interchangeably in press coverage, which systematically overstates effects for common outcomes.
What this page needs from you
This page asks for cases exposed, cases unexposed, controls exposed and controls unexposed. From those it returns odds ratio in ×, together with odds in cases, odds in controls, log odds ratio and direction. Every figure updates as you type, and nothing you enter leaves your browser.
Significance is not the same as importance
With a large enough sample almost any difference becomes statistically significant, because significance measures how confident you can be that a difference exists at all — not how big it is or whether it matters. Effect size answers the second question, and the two should always be read together.
The formula
OR = (a × d) / (b × c)
Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.
How to use the Odds Ratio Calculator
- Fill in each field with your own figures — the defaults are only there as an example.
- The result updates as you type, so there is no button to press.
- Check the breakdown under the main result for the supporting numbers.
- Use the copy button to take the result with you, or share the link to reload the same inputs.
Odds Ratio Calculator — frequently asked questions
Is this odds ratio calculator free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.
How accurate is the result?
The maths is exact for the formula shown on the page. Accuracy in the real world depends on your inputs and on assumptions the formula cannot see, so treat the output as a well-grounded estimate rather than a quote.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. The page is responsive, weighs a few kilobytes and works offline once loaded, so it behaves the same on a phone as on a desktop.
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About this calculator
Written and reviewed by The Samsung Calculator editorial team. Every calculator is written against a published formula, reviewed against at least one independent reference implementation, and dated when it changes.
Last reviewed September 14, 2026 · Calculation runs client-side · No data collected · Report an error