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# What Is ABI in Poker and How to Calculate It ABI (average buy-in) is one of the key metrics for any tournament player. It shows the average buy-in level at which you play, and it helps you assess whether your bankroll matches the stakes you've chosen. ## How to Calculate ABI The formula is simple: add up the buy-ins of all the tournaments you've played and divide that sum by the total number of tournaments. **ABI = (sum of all buy-ins) / (number of tournaments)** For example, if over a session you played: - 10 tournaments with a $5 buy-in - 5 tournaments with a $10 buy-in - 5 tournaments with a $20 buy-in Then your calculation looks like this: - (10 × $5) + (5 × $10) + (5 × $20) = $50 + $50 + $100 = $200 - Total number of tournaments: 10 + 5 + 5 = 20 - ABI = $200 / 20 = $10 So your average buy-in is $10. ## Why ABI Matters ABI helps you: - **Manage your bankroll.** Knowing your ABI, you can determine how many buy-ins you have in your bankroll and whether you're playing within proper bankroll management limits. - **Track your progress.** A rising ABI over the long run shows that you're moving up in stakes. - **Analyze your results.** ABI is needed to correctly calculate ROI and other key metrics. Keep an eye on your ABI and make sure it matches your bankroll and your skill level — that's the foundation of a stable game over the long run.
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# What Is ABI in Poker and How to Calculate It ABI (average buy-in) is one of the key metrics for any tournament player. It shows the average buy-in level at which you play, and it helps you assess whether your bankroll matches the stakes you've chosen. ## How to Calculate ABI The formula is simple: add up the buy-ins of all the tournaments you've played and divide that sum by the total number of tournaments. **ABI = (sum of all buy-ins) / (number of tournaments)** For example, if over a session you played: - 10 tournaments with a $5 buy-in - 5 tournaments with a $10 buy-in - 5 tournaments with a $20 buy-in Then your calculation looks like this: - (10 × $5) + (5 × $10) + (5 × $20) = $50 + $50 + $100 = $200 - Total number of tournaments: 10 + 5 + 5 = 20 - ABI = $200 / 20 = $10 So your average buy-in is $10. ## Why ABI Matters ABI helps you: - **Manage your bankroll.** Knowing your ABI, you can determine how many buy-ins you have in your bankroll and whether you're playing within proper bankroll management limits. - **Track your progress.** A rising ABI over the long run shows that you're moving up in stakes. - **Analyze your results.** ABI is needed to correctly calculate ROI and other key metrics. Keep an eye on your ABI and make sure it matches your bankroll and your skill level — that's the foundation of a stable game over the long run.

ABI is a transition to a more disciplined and sustainable model of play. In this article, we'll talk about how to calculate your ABI and make tournament selection decisions not based on emotions, but according to a clear system.

Илья Мельников · March 20, 2026

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