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Sample size calculator

Plan survey responses or estimate the margin of error of an existing sample.

Calculator settings

Leave 0 for unlimited population.
Survey planning assumptionsUses a normal approximation for a proportion under simple random sampling. If the expected proportion is unknown, 50% gives the most conservative size. Population 0 means no finite-population correction. Invitations are responses divided by the expected response rate, rounded up. This is not a clinical power calculation and does not correct selection bias.

Result

Sample size
385
Estimated invitations
482
Z-score
1.96
Margin for the rounded sample
4.995%
Formula
n = z^2 x p x (1-p) / e^2
Finite population correction
No

Responses needed at different margins

Margin of error
1%
Sample size
9,604
Estimated invitations
12,005
Margin of error
3%
Sample size
1,068
Estimated invitations
1,335
Margin of error
5%
Sample size
385
Estimated invitations
482
Margin of error
10%
Sample size
97
Estimated invitations
122

Survey sample size calculator

The calculator is useful for quick planning of surveys, polls, research checks and product feedback samples.

Statistical assumptions matter; use professional methods for high-stakes research.

Quick start

Plan a survey sample or estimate its margin of error.

  1. Choose sample-size or margin mode
  2. Set confidence, expected proportion and population
  3. Calculate, check invitations and export the comparison
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