How do we calculate a bet?

The possible winnings take into account all of the factors such as bet type, stakes and odds. In the case of more complex wagers or outcomes, you’ll be prompted for any information needed.

What type of Bet Calculators do we offer?

Our bet calculator covers all of the different bet types and conditions that you’ll come across on the Paddy Power site, so you can work out the return for any wager you plan to make with us.

How do I use the Bet Calculator?

By completing the bet type, stake and odds fields you’ll see the potential returns. After this, add in any special conditions and make sure the details are all correct.

What is the most popular Bet Calculator?

The power and simplicity of the Paddy Power bet calculator makes it a popular choice. Visitors can instantly find out the possible winnings for any of the different types of bets that we offer.

What is a bet calculator?

Using a bet calculator gives you a simple yet powerful way of fully understanding your wagers. This easy-to-use tool lets you see in a flash how much you could win if your prediction comes true. Just fill in a few basic details and you’ll instantly see the potential winnings so that you can then decide if it’s worth a flutter or not. Paddy’s bet calculator includes all the bet types and conditions that you’ll find across our site. This includes each-way bets, accumulators, and the rest. So, let’s see how it works for you to understand the full value of any punts placed.

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How does the bet calculator work?

At the heart of our brainy bet calculator is a tool that works out all the figures you need to know. It takes into account the following factors that you’ll be asked to enter:

Bet type – for example, a single bet on a particular race or event, an accumulator covering several events or a more complex wager like Yankee or Super Heinz
Odds type – choose for the odds to be represented in fractional (e.g. 2/1) or decimal (e.g. 3) format
Stake – this is how much you plan to wager on the bet
Conditions – you have the chance to add any special terms you want to include

You can then look at the win/lose/void section, which is automatically set to ‘win’ when you start.

Naturally, if you work out the figures for a losing bet, the profit or loss result will be a loss of your stake. A voided bet will see your stake returned to you, but in the case of an accumulator, the rest of the bet will stand.

If you mark the bet as a win, the calculator will take into account the different factors to tell you how much you would pocket. In those cases where you mark it as an each-way bet, a dead heat or rule 4, you’ll be asked for some more information to make the result completely accurate.

How to use a bet calculator

You don’t need to be a tech wizard to use our bet calculator, even Paddy himself can use it, but you do need to take a moment to make sure that the details you put into it are all bang on. The best idea is to start at the top of the page and work your way down through each field.

Let’s start with the easiest example of a single bet, where you need to complete the following fields:

Choose the bet type as ‘single’ using the drop-down list
Select the odds type as fractional or decimal
Enter the amount you might stake

In this way, we see that a £10 stake at odds of 2/1 gives you a potential return of £20. Just change the stakes or the odds to see how this changes the winnings. If you want to work out the numbers for an accumulator, choose ‘accumulator’ as the bet type and then select the ‘add row’ button until you’ve included all of the different parts. Don’t forget to add in the correct odds for each different part of the bet.