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Password Entropy Calculator

Entropy bits and crack time.

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Results
Entropy
91.8 bits
Time to crack
667497127 years
Combinations
4.205e+27
Rating
Strong

Quick answer

Password entropy measures unpredictability in bits; each extra bit doubles the search space.

Entropy = length × log2(character set)

How to use the Password Entropy Calculator

  1. 1Enter the password length.
  2. 2Choose the character set used.
  3. 3Adjust attacker guess rate for your threat model.

Frequently asked questions

How many bits is enough?

80+ bits resists offline attacks for the foreseeable future.

Are passphrases better?

Yes — four random words beat a short complex password.