Dutching Calculator

Dutching calculator for equal profit across multiple outcomes. Enter odds and stake to calculate stakes per selection and guaranteed profit (or loss) if any wins.

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Dutching Calculator

Distribute your stake to win the same amount no matter which selection wins (up to 19 options)

⚙️ Settings
🎯 Selections (up to 19)
📊 Results
Guaranteed Profit (if any wins)
Selection Odds Stake Return Profit

What is Dutching in Betting?

Dutching is a betting strategy where you place multiple bets on different outcomes of the same event so that you win the **same profit** no matter which one wins. It’s commonly used in horse racing, soccer (e.g. multiple correct score options), tennis, or any market with several possible winners.

This free Dutching calculator:

  • Supports up to 10 selections
  • Handles American, Decimal and Fractional odds
  • Calculates exact stakes needed for equal profit
  • Shows total stake, total return and profit/loss
  • Highlights if the book is overround (no profit possible)

How to Use the Dutching Calculator

It’s straightforward:

  1. Choose your odds format (Decimal, American or Fractional).
  2. Add selections: enter odds for each possible outcome (e.g. 3 horses, 4 correct scores, etc.).
  3. Enter your **total stake** (the amount you want to risk across all bets).
  4. Click **Calculate Dutching**.
  5. View recommended stake per selection, total return and profit if any wins.

Example: Total stake $100 on three horses at 3.00, 4.00 and 6.00 → calculator shows stakes ≈ $50, $37.50 and $12.50 → profit $50 no matter which horse wins.

When to Use Dutching

  • You have multiple strong selections in the same race/event and want equal profit on any winner.
  • You found value across several outcomes (e.g. correct score, both teams to score + over, etc.).
  • You want to reduce variance compared to betting only one outcome.
  • To cover multiple horses in a big race (e.g. Grand National, Kentucky Derby) without picking just one.

Important: Dutching only works if the combined implied probabilities are <100% (book underround). If >100%, you’ll lose money even if correct.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean when the calculator shows a loss? +
The book is overround (combined implied probabilities >100%). You’ll lose money even if one selection wins. Look for softer odds or fewer selections.
Should I always Dutch the same amount or different stakes? +
Dutching always uses different stakes per selection to make the profit equal. Betting the same amount on each is not Dutching – that’s just flat staking.
Is Dutching profitable long-term? +
Only if you consistently find value (combined odds better than true probabilities). It reduces variance but doesn’t eliminate the house edge.
Can I use Dutching for soccer correct score or both teams to score? +
Yes – very common. Dutch multiple correct scores (e.g. 1-1, 2-1, 1-2) or BTTS + over combinations. Just make sure the book is soft on those markets.
What’s the difference between Dutching and hedging? +
Dutching is done before the event starts (equal profit on any winner). Hedging is done after placing a bet (e.g. lay the original selection to lock profit/loss).