Q5s vs random hand equity
Q5 suited has exact preflop equity 52.77% vs a random hand (win 50.71%, tie 4.11%, lose 45.17%), ranking 72 of 169 starting hands. Derived from exhaustive enumeration over all 1,225 opponent combos × C(48,5) boards.
| Win | 50.71% |
|---|---|
| Tie | 4.11% |
| Lose | 45.17% |
| Equity (win + tie/2) | 52.77% |
| Rank among 169 hands | 72 / 169 |
| Boards enumerated | 2,097,572,400 |
Note: class-average values. Specific suit combinations (e.g. shared suits) shift the numbers by a few tenths of a percent.
Best 5 opponents / Worst 5 opponents
| Best 5 opponents | J5o（75.36%）、T5o（75.16%）、52o（73.86%）、95o（73.73%）、85o（72.35%） |
|---|---|
| Worst 5 opponents | QQ（12.25%）、AA（16.65%）、KK（16.65%）、AQs（27.41%）、A5s（27.90%） |
FAQ
Is Q5s a good starting hand?
Q5s has 52.77% equity vs a random hand, ranking 72 of 169 starting hands (exact enumeration).
Which hands does Q5s fear most?
Toughest opponents for Q5s: QQ (Q5s equity 12.25%), AA (Q5s equity 16.65%), KK (Q5s equity 16.65%), AQs (Q5s equity 27.41%), A5s (Q5s equity 27.90%).
What does "vs random hand" mean?
The opponent holds any two of the remaining 50 cards with equal probability (1,225 combos); figures are the weighted exhaustive average over all of them.
Related
Figures from app/data/matchup-matrix (exhaustive engine scripts/gen-matchup-matrix.mjs, cross-validated against lib/poker-equity.ts)
Cite this page: Pailiku, “Q5s vs random hand equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/q5s-vs-random (2026).