Coefficient of Inbreeding
Calculate Coefficient of Inbreeding instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.
Coefficient of Inbreeding
Generations from sire to common ancestor
Generations from dam to common ancestor
Number of common ancestors with such paths
Inbreeding of the common ancestor F_A%
Inbreeding coefficient F
6.25%
F (fraction)
0.0625
Level
Moderate
More about: Coefficient of Inbreeding
What it calculates
The “Coefficient of Inbreeding” calculator computes Inbreeding coefficient F in % from 4 parameters: generations from sire to common ancestor, generations from dam to common ancestor, number of common ancestors with such paths, inbreeding of the common ancestor f_a (%).
A lab calculation in biology and molecular biology.
Example calculation
With parameters Generations from sire to common ancestor = 2, Generations from dam to common ancestor = 2, Number of common ancestors with such paths = 2, Inbreeding of the common ancestor F_A = 0 % the result is 6.25 %.
How to use
- Enter generations from sire to common ancestor, generations from dam to common ancestor, number of common ancestors with such paths and inbreeding of the common ancestor f_a — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
- Inbreeding coefficient F (%) is calculated automatically as you type.
- Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
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FAQ
How is Coefficient of Inbreeding calculated?
The Coefficient of Inbreeding calculator computes Inbreeding coefficient F (in %) from generations from sire to common ancestor, generations from dam to common ancestor, number of common ancestors with such paths, inbreeding of the common ancestor f_a. Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Coefficient of Inbreeding calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, runs entirely in your browser, and sends no data to any server.
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