Senhas sem Repetição
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- Renato Passos, Eng. de Software
- Reviewed by
- Renato Passos, Eng. de Software
Last updated: Apr 18, 2026
Formula
arranjo sem repetição
About this calculator
This Password Without Repetition calculator solves simple arrangement problems, where the order of elements matters and there is no repetition. You provide the alphabet size (total available elements) and the password length (number of elements to choose). The calculator returns the total number of possible passwords using the arrangement formula: A(n, k) = n! / (n-k)!. This is useful for counting combinations of letters, numbers, or symbols in passwords, codes, or sequences.
The operation is straightforward: enter the number of elements in the alphabet (n) and the password length (k). The tool calculates the factorial of n and divides it by the factorial of n-k. For example, with 26 letters and a password of 3 characters, the result is 26 * 25 * 24 = 15600. This shows how many distinct passwords can be formed without repeating any character.
Use this calculator when creating password policies, estimating system security, or solving counting problems in combinatorics. It is ideal for teachers, students, and IT professionals who need to quantify possible combinations without repetition. Remember: order matters, so 'abc' is different from 'cba'.
Cautions: ensure the password length does not exceed the alphabet size, as this would result in zero combinations. Also, the calculator assumes all elements are distinct. If there are identical elements, the calculation does not apply directly.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'password without repetition' mean?
It means each character can be used only once in the password. For example, with 26 letters choosing 3, you cannot repeat the same letter.
What is the difference between arrangement and combination?
In arrangement, order matters (abc is different from cba). In combination, order does not matter (abc is the same as cba).
What if the length is greater than the alphabet?
The result will be zero, because it is impossible to form a password without repetition if you need more characters than available.
Does this calculator work for passwords with numbers and symbols?
Yes, as long as you consider the total alphabet (e.g., 26 letters + 10 digits + 10 symbols = 46). The calculator works for any set of distinct elements.