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Poker Blind Level Calculator

Build a level-by-level blind schedule from an opening blind, level count, and level length. No account, upload, or spreadsheet required.

10Blind levels
150 minPlaying time
800 / 1,600Final planned level
LevelBlindsSuggested anteLength
125 / 5015 min
250 / 10015 min
375 / 15015 min
4100 / 20015 min
5150 / 3003815 min
6200 / 4005015 min
7300 / 6007515 min
8400 / 80010015 min
9600 / 1,20015015 min
10800 / 1,60020015 min

PLAN IT, THEN RUN IT

Turn the calculation into a tournament screen.

Use the result as a planning baseline, then open the full Blinds & Chips Generator to design exact blind levels, chip colors, breaks, and the public TV layout.

FAQ

Questions about this calculator

How quickly should poker blinds increase?

Home tournaments commonly use 15- to 20-minute levels and smooth increases of roughly 33 to 100 percent, depending on the desired pace.

Should every level double?

No. A smoother sequence such as 25/50, 50/100, 75/150, and 100/200 usually plays better than doubling every level.

When should antes begin?

Antes often begin after the early levels, once players understand the rhythm and the tournament needs more action.