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What Is Aggression Factor in Poker?

A postflop statistic comparing bets plus raises with calls.

Common abbreviation: AF

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What it means

Commonly AF = (bets + raises) / calls, with zero calls requiring special handling.

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A practical example

A sample with 20 bets, 10 raises, and 10 calls has AF 3.

The calculation

AF = (postflop bets + postflop raises) ÷ postflop calls.

The example above shows the idea with stated assumptions. Actual decisions also depend on ranges, future action, and the game format.

Where you will hear it

Cash game. The exact usage can vary with rules and context.

Also called: AF

Related concepts

Voluntarily Put Money in PotThe share of dealt hands in which a player voluntarily invested chips preflop.Explore ↗Preflop Raise PercentageThe share of dealt hands in which a player raised preflop.Explore ↗Heads-Up DisplaySoftware that summarizes historical hand statistics where permitted by room rules.Explore ↗Went to ShowdownThe share of eligible hands in which a player reaches showdown after seeing a flop.Explore ↗Won at ShowdownThe share of a player's showdowns that end in a win under the tracker definition.Explore ↗

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Published 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · Flawless Poker Cosmic Codex