Python Operator Precedence

Operator Precedence** → priority of operators (which runs first)

Order of execution:

1. () → highest priority

2. ** → power

3. *, /, %

4. +, -

5. ==, !=, >, > =, <, >=

6. not

7. and

8. or → lowest priority

example

result = 10 + 5 * 2
print(result)   # 10 + (5*2) = 10 + 10 = 20
 
result = (10 + 5) * 2
print(result)   # (10+5) * 2 = 15 * 2 = 30
 
result = 2 ** 3 * 2
print(result)   # (2**3) * 2 = 8 * 2 = 16
 
result = True or False and False
print(result)   # True or (False and False) = True

output

20
30
16
True

Note

• () can change the priority
• and runs before or
• Always use () if you want clear and predictable results

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