Clique Number Calculator

Find the maximum clique - a set of vertices where every pair is connected.

Graph Input

Maximum Clique

{v0, v1, v2, v3}

These vertices form a complete subgraph (every pair is connected).

Vertex Degrees

v0

3

v1

3

v2

3

v3

4

v4

1

Clique Number

omega(G) = 4

Vertices
5
Edges
7
Max Degree
4
Avg Degree
2.80

Related Parameters

Clique Cover Lower Bound2
omega ≤ chi (chromatic number)Always true
omega(G) = alpha(complement)By definition

About Clique Number

  • A clique is a complete subgraph (all vertices connected)
  • omega(G) is the size of the maximum clique
  • omega(G) is a lower bound for chi(G)
  • Finding maximum clique is NP-hard
  • Random graphs have small cliques (Ramsey theory)