US Powerball Odds Calculator
US Powerball uses a 5 from 69 + Powerball 1–26 format. The jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338, and the overall odds of winning any prize are about 1 in 25 per line.
Win probability calculator
Jackpot odds (1 ticket)
1 in 292,201,338
US Powerball · 5 from 69 + Powerball 1–26
Jackpot chance (1 ticket)
< 0.0001%
Equivalent 1 in 292,201,341
Any prize this draw
4.00%
Base odds 1 in 25
1 ticket, 1 year
< 0.0001%
~104 draws per year
Assumes random unique lines each draw. For entertainment only—not financial advice. Official rules may vary by jurisdiction.
US Powerball prize tiers & odds
Official prize structure. Variable tiers depend on ticket sales and rollovers.
| Prize tier | Match | Odds | Typical payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | 5 white + Powerball | 1 in 292,201,338 | Variable |
| 2nd | 5 white | 1 in 11,688,054 | $1,000,000 |
| 3rd | 4 white + Powerball | 1 in 913,129 | $50,000 |
| 4th | 4 white | 1 in 36,525 | $100 |
| 5th | 3 white + Powerball | 1 in 14,494 | $100 |
| 6th | 3 white | 1 in 580 | $7 |
| 7th | 2 white + Powerball | 1 in 701 | $7 |
| 8th | 1 white + Powerball | 1 in 92 | $4 |
| 9th | Powerball only | 1 in 38 | $4 |
| Any prize | Any tier | 1 in 25 | Variable |
Minimum bet: $2 per play. Payouts are approximate and follow official operator rules.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What are the odds of winning US Powerball?
The jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338 for a single standard line. Use the calculator above to see how playing multiple tickets changes your probability.
Q: Does picking my own numbers change the odds?
No. Every valid combination has the same probability. Quick picks and personal numbers are mathematically identical.
Q: Where can I generate US Powerball numbers?
Use our US Powerball number generator for a free quick pick before the next draw.