Founder Effect Calculator
Calculate the genetic consequences of founding events when a small group colonizes a new area.
Founder Event Parameters
Sampling Variance
Var(p) = p(1-p) / 2n
Founder Allele Frequency
Expected: 0.3
SD: ± 0.1025
95% CI: [0.0992, 0.5008]
Allele Fate Probabilities
Probability of Loss0.079792%
Probability of Fixation0.000000%
Genetic Diversity Impact
Het. After Founding0.4750
Immediate Het. Loss5.00%
Final Heterozygosity0.2844 (56.88%)
Population Summary
Effective Founders10.00
Inbreeding Coefficient0.0500
Expected Alleles Retained8.8/10
Final Population1,170
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Editorial Note
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Formula Source: Standard Mathematical References
by Various
🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.