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Powerball number sums

Powerball number sums: The distribution of the five white-ball totals. Based on 210 drawings under one set of rules.

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Sample size210Verified completed drawings
First drawing in sampleJan 18, 2012Eastern drawing date
Latest drawing in sampleJan 18, 2014All gaps end at this drawing
Selected number pools59 / 35White 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: 149.43 · Theoretical mean: 150.00

Sum of five white balls, grouped in 25-point bands
PatternDrawingsObserved share
0–2400.00%
25–4900.00%
50–7452.38%
75–99146.67%
100–1243315.71%
125–1495325.24%
150–1744320.48%
175–1994521.43%
200–224136.19%
225–24941.90%
250–27400.00%
275–29900.00%

The minimum possible sum is 15 (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5). The maximum is 285. 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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