When to use this
Use this formula when the question matches this rule set
Evaluating factorial notation, simplifying formulas, and checking the product that appears inside combinations and permutations.
What this result means
Interpret the output, not just the number
n! means multiply every whole number from n down to 1. For example, 5! = 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 120.
Formula: n!
Calculator inputs
Know what to enter in each field
This page uses one field because factorial only needs the number in n!.
n - value in n!
This is the non-negative whole number in the factorial expression.
What to enter: Enter the whole number from n!.
How to use it: Use 0 or any positive whole number. The calculator expands it as n × (n-1) × ... × 1.
Example: For 7!, enter 7.
Worked examples
Quick checks with realistic inputs
Compute 7!
Expand 7! as 7 × 6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1.
7! is 5,040.
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Expand 5! as 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1.
5! is 120.
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