Break it: elimination round calculator
See how many entries advance to elimination rounds based on tournament size.
- Break size: Estimate how many entries advance.
- Record cutoff: See which records are likely to clear.
- Fast answer: Enter the tournament size and prelim rounds.
About Break it
Break it estimates how many entries advance to elimination rounds from the size of a tournament, and which records are likely to clear. The tournament’s own announcement is always the official break; Break it gives you a fast estimate to aim for.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate how many teams break?
Enter the tournament size and prelim rounds into Break it for an estimate. Your tournament invitation states the official break.
Is Break it accurate?
It is an estimate. Break sizes depend on each tournament’s rules, so treat the tournament’s announcement as final.
Is Break it free?
Yes, once you sign in with a free Debate it account.