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Dutching Calculator
Use this calculator to split a total stake across two or more selections so that each winning outcome aims to return the same amount.
Enter your stake and odds
Add each selection you want to cover, then enter the decimal odds and your total stake.
| Selection | Decimal odds | Stake | Return | Profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £57.14 | £171.43 | £71.43 | |||
| £42.86 | £171.43 | £71.43 |
With these odds, a £100.00 total stake aims for a return of £171.43 and an equal profit of £71.43.
What is dutching?
Dutching is a betting staking method where you back two or more outcomes in the same market. Instead of placing the same stake on each selection, you adjust the stake on each outcome so that the return is balanced.
For example, if you want to cover two horses in a race or two possible outcomes in another market, a dutching calculator can work out how much to place on each one from your total stake.
Dutching formula
The basic method is to convert each selection into an implied probability, add those figures together, then divide the total stake in proportion to those probabilities.
Book percentage = sum of 1 ÷ decimal odds
Target return = total stake ÷ book percentage
Stake per selection = target return ÷ decimal odds
Profit = target return − total stake
Example
If you want to split £100 across two selections priced at 3.00 and 4.00, this calculator works out the stake needed on each selection to aim for the same return.
| Selection | Odds | Stake | Return | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1 | 3.00 | £57.14 | £171.43 | £71.43 |
| Selection 2 | 4.00 | £42.86 | £171.43 | £71.43 |
When is dutching useful?
Dutching can be useful when you want to cover several outcomes without staking the same amount on each one. It is often used to compare multiple selections in the same market and understand how the stake would need to be divided.
Can dutching guarantee profit?
No. Dutching does not guarantee profit. It only balances the return across the outcomes you choose to cover. If an uncovered outcome wins, the dutched bets lose. Odds can also change, stake limits may apply, and bookmaker margin can reduce value.
Dutching calculator FAQs
What does a dutching calculator do?
A dutching calculator splits a total stake across two or more selections so each winning selection aims to produce the same return or profit.
Does dutching work with more than two selections?
Yes. This calculator starts with two selections, but you can add extra selections. The same principle applies: each stake is calculated from the odds and the total stake.
What happens if the book percentage is over 100%?
If the selections you cover add up to more than 100%, the equalised result will usually show a loss. This means the prices are not high enough to cover those selections profitably with this staking method.
Is dutching the same as arbitrage?
Not exactly. Dutching is a way of splitting stakes across outcomes. Arbitrage usually means finding prices that allow all possible outcomes in a market to be covered for a profit after costs.