Drake Equation for Love Calculator
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.