Pigeonhole Principle Calculator
Apply the pigeonhole principle to find the minimum items in one container. Calculate guaranteed distribution results for any scenario.
Minimum in One Hole
4
⌊(10-1)/3⌋ + 1 = 4
Explanation
With 10 items distributed among 3 containers, at least one container must contain at least 4 item(s). This is guaranteed by the pigeonhole principle.
Pigeons (Items)
10
Holes (Containers)
3