Drake Equation for Love Calculator

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The Drake Equation for Love estimates how many potential partners might be out there in your area by multiplying your city's population through a series of filters. Enter the population and each percentage.

Formula

N = Population × %AgeRange × %Single × %Attractive × %Compatible
  • Modelled on the Drake equation from astronomy, but for dating.
  • It is a lighthearted estimate, not a serious prediction.

5,000,000 city

Inputs
  • City Population: 5000000
  • % in Your Age Range: 20 %
  • % Single: 50 %
  • % You'd Find Attractive: 5 %
  • % Compatible with You: 10 %

5,000,000 × 0.20 × 0.50 × 0.05 × 0.10 = 2,500 potential partners.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Drake equation for love serious?
No — it is a fun adaptation of the astronomy equation to estimate a dating pool by stacking probabilities.