Powerball number sums

Powerball number sums: The distribution of the five white-ball totals. Based on 808 drawings under one set of rules.

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Sample size808Verified completed drawings

First drawing in sampleAug 23, 2021Eastern drawing date

Latest drawing in sampleOct 19, 2026All gaps end at this drawing

Selected number pools69 / 26White balls / Powerball

These statistics describe past drawings; they do not predict outcomes. A number is never “due.” Every valid combination under these rules has the same chance in an independent, fair drawing. Methods & limitations →

White-ball sum distribution

Average observed sum: 177.06 · Theoretical mean: 175.00

0–24

25–49

50–74

75–99

100–124

125–149

117

150–174

187

175–199

190

200–224

129

225–249

250–274

275–299

300–324

325–349

Sum of five white balls, grouped in 25-point bands
Pattern	Drawings	Observed share
0–24	0	0.00%
25–49	0	0.00%
50–74	6	0.74%
75–99	19	2.35%
100–124	56	6.93%
125–149	117	14.48%
150–174	187	23.14%
175–199	190	23.51%
200–224	129	15.97%
225–249	70	8.66%
250–274	28	3.47%
275–299	6	0.74%
300–324	0	0.00%
325–349	0	0.00%

The minimum possible sum is 15 (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5). The maximum is 335. Central sums occur in more combinations than extreme sums. Selecting a central sum does not improve the odds of an individual combination.

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