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DNA Match Calculator

Translate shared centimorgans into the most likely relationships between DNA matches.

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DNA Relationship Estimator
Enter the shared centimorgans (cM) to see likely relationships
About Centimorgans (cM)

A centimorgan (cM) is a unit of genetic measurement. It measures how much DNA you share with another person. The higher the number, the closer the relationship.

  • Parent/Child: ~3400 cM
  • Full Sibling: ~2500 cM
  • 1st Cousin: ~850 cM
  • 2nd Cousin: ~220 cM

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