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| Room length (m) | Room width (m) | Plank length (m) | Plank width (cm) | Planks per box (pcs) |
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| 3 m | 3 m | 1.26 m | 0.192 cm | 8 pcs |
| 4 m | 3.5 m | 1.26 m | 0.192 cm | 8 pcs |
| 5 m | 4 m | 1.26 m | 0.192 cm | 8 pcs |
| 6 m | 4.5 m | 1.26 m | 0.192 cm | 8 pcs |
| 8 m | 5 m | 1.85 m | 0.24 cm | 6 pcs |
Sample Size Calculator: Determine Your Survey Size
The sample size calculator determines how many respondents you need in a survey or study to achieve a desired level of statistical precision. It balances confidence level, margin of error, and population proportion so you can collect data that is both reliable and cost-effective.
You may also find the Z-Score & Percentile Calculator, Combinations & Permutations Calculator, and A1C Estimator useful.
Sample Size Formula
n = Z² × p(1 − p) / e²
Where:
- n = required sample size
- Z = Z-score corresponding to the desired confidence level (1.96 for 95%, 2.576 for 99%)
- p = estimated proportion of the population (use 0.5 when unknown for maximum sample size)
- e = desired margin of error expressed as a decimal (e.g., 0.05 for ±5%)
This formula, known as Cochran's formula, assumes an infinite or very large population. When your population is small, apply the finite population correction: nadjusted = n / (1 + (n − 1) / N), where N is the total population size.
Worked Examples
Example 1: Customer Satisfaction Survey
A retail company wants to measure customer satisfaction with a 95% confidence level and a ±5% margin of error. They have no prior estimate of the satisfaction proportion, so they use p = 0.5.
Calculation: n = 1.96² × 0.5(1 − 0.5) / 0.05² = 3.8416 × 0.25 / 0.0025 = 0.9604 / 0.0025 = 384.16 → 385 respondents
The company needs at least 385 completed surveys to achieve the desired precision.
Example 2: Political Polling with Small Population
A university with 2,000 students wants to poll student opinion with 99% confidence and a ±3% margin of error. Using p = 0.5 for maximum variability:
Step 1 — Initial size: n = 2.576² × 0.5(1 − 0.5) / 0.03² = 6.6358 × 0.25 / 0.0009 = 1.6589 / 0.0009 = 1,843
Step 2 — Finite population correction: nadj = 1,843 / (1 + (1,843 − 1) / 2,000) = 1,843 / (1 + 0.921) = 1,843 / 1.921 = 959 respondents
After correction, only 959 students need to be surveyed instead of 1,843.
Common Uses
- Designing market research surveys with known statistical precision
- Planning academic research studies and thesis data collection
- Determining sample sizes for quality control inspections in manufacturing
- Setting respondent targets for political polling and public opinion research
- Calculating participant numbers for clinical trials and medical studies
- Sizing employee engagement surveys in human resources departments
Common Mistakes
- Using p = 0.5 when you have reliable prior data, which inflates the sample size unnecessarily
- Forgetting the finite population correction when surveying a small, defined group
- Confusing margin of error (e) with confidence level — they are independent parameters
- Ignoring non-response rates and collecting exactly n responses instead of oversampling to account for dropouts
Pro Tip
Always oversample by 15–30% above your calculated sample size to account for non-responses, incomplete surveys, and data quality exclusions. If you need 385 responses, aim to invite 500–550 people. This buffer ensures you still meet your statistical requirements after attrition.