Committed chips still matter
Folded players can add chips to the pot before leaving the hand. They are not eligible to win, but their chips still count toward the pot size.
Split all-in pots correctly
Poker Side Pot Calculator
All-in hands create main pots and side pots that can be hard to split by memory. Enter each player's committed chips and eligibility to see each pot layer.
Separate the main pot from side pots
Track folded contributions without making them eligible
Reduce disputes during all-in hands
All-in helper
Side pot calculator
PlayerCommittedEligible
Total pot
1,000
Main pot
400
Eligible: Alex, Blake, Casey
Side pot 1
450
Eligible: Blake, Casey
Side pot 2
150
Eligible: No active eligible player
Each all-in amount creates a layer
The calculator sorts committed amounts and creates pot layers at each distinct all-in level. Eligible players are listed for each layer.
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FAQ
Questions about side pot calculator
01
How do you calculate side pots in poker?
Group chips by each all-in threshold. Every player who committed at least that much contributes to that layer, and only players still eligible can win it.
02
Can folded players contribute to a side pot?
Folded players keep their previous committed chips in the pot, but they cannot win any pot after folding.
03
What is the main pot?
The main pot is the first pot layer that all players with chips committed to the hand can contribute to.
04
What happens when multiple players go all-in?
Multiple all-in amounts can create multiple side pots. Shorter stacks can only win the layers they fully covered.
05
Can PokerChip.live award pots automatically?
PokerChip.live includes pot and player action tracking for home games, while this page is a quick standalone side-pot helper.
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