Quick Answer: A dutching advanced calculator works out how to distribute stakes across multiple betting selections using the odds, stake settings and target you enter. OddsMonkey’s advanced calculator supports additional controls, including back and lay bets, exchange commission, free-bet types and stake rounding. It can model equal-profit or break-even outcomes for covered selections, but it cannot guarantee a profit or protect against outcomes you have not included.
| Feature | What it means |
|---|---|
| Equal-profit target | Calculates stakes intended to produce a similar net result for each covered winning selection. |
| Break-even target | Calculates stakes to target approximately zero net profit for a specified outcome. |
| Exchange commission | A charge that may apply to winnings on a betting exchange, according to its rules. |
| Lay liability | The amount at risk on a lay bet if the selection being laid wins. |
| SNR free bet | A free-bet stake that is not returned as part of the winning payout. |
| SR free bet | A free bet where the stake is returned as part of the winning payout. |
| Stake rounding | Adjusts calculated stakes to a chosen increment, potentially changing the final outcome. |
How To Use The Dutching Advanced Calculator
Follow these steps to calculate your stakes and compare the potential outcomes of a dutch bet.
1. Choose the number of selections
Select how many outcomes you want to include, from two up to ten. Enter a valid set of odds for every selection you intend to cover.
Check that your selections represent the outcomes you want to bet on. If an outcome is missing from your dutch, the calculator cannot protect you against it.
2. Choose how your stake is calculated
Select how the calculator should handle your stake. Depending on your chosen settings, you can specify the stake on an individual selection, set a total outlay or base the calculation on a stake entered for one of the other selections.
Your total outlay is the amount committed across the bets included in the calculation. Make sure this fits your budget before proceeding.
3. Select your target
Choose the result you want the calculator to work towards. Options include equal profit across the selections or breaking even if a particular selection wins.
Equal-profit dutching distributes stakes to target a similar net result whichever covered selection wins. A break-even target instead prioritises a zero-profit outcome for the selected result, which can mean different returns across the other outcomes.
These are calculation targets, not guarantees. Actual results can differ if odds change, bets are rejected, stakes are rounded or a selection is settled differently than expected.
4. Choose your odds format
Enter odds in the format you prefer: decimal, fractional or American. For example, decimal odds of 4.00 are equivalent to fractional odds of 3/1 and American odds of +300.
Make sure the format you select matches the figures you enter. Incorrect odds can produce misleading stake and return calculations.
5. Enter the bet details
For each selection, enter the relevant odds and choose whether the bet is a back bet or a lay bet. Select the appropriate bet type, such as a normal bet, a free bet where the stake is not returned (SNR) or a free bet where the stake is returned (SR).
If an exchange is involved, enter the applicable commission rate. Commission can reduce the return from a winning exchange position, so leaving it out when it applies can make the result inaccurate.
For lay bets, pay attention to the liability shown by the calculator. Liability is the amount you stand to lose if the selection you lay wins, before considering the wider outcome of your other bets.
6. Choose how stakes should be rounded
Select your preferred stake increment, such as 1p, 10p, 50p, £1 or £5. You can also choose whether to round stakes exactly, up or down to a specified amount.
Rounding changes the amounts actually staked, so it can also change your final profit or loss. Review the recalculated results after choosing a rounding option rather than assuming the original target will remain unchanged.
7. Review the results before placing bets
Check the total outlay, the displayed profit or loss for the relevant outcomes, and the lay liability where applicable. Confirm that the odds, commission, bet types and stakes are correct.
Bookmaker and exchange prices can move quickly. Recheck the live odds and recalculate if they change before you place the bets. Never place a bet solely because the calculator displays a positive result.
Expert Insight
“One of the easiest mistakes with dutching is treating the calculated figures as fixed once you’ve worked them out. In practice, even a small odds movement across several selections can change the balance of your stakes, so recalculate using the prices you can actually secure before committing your money.”
– James, OddsMonkey Dutch Betting Expert
If you’re new to the technique, read our guide to what dutching is and how it works before using the calculator.
What Can You Do With The Advanced Dutching Calculator?
The advanced Dutching Calculator gives you more control over how stakes are calculated and how potential outcomes are modelled. Depending on the settings available, you can account for exchange commission, use different bet types, select an equal-profit or break-even target and adjust the rounding of your stakes.
The standard Dutching Calculator is more suitable for straightforward stake calculations. Choose the advanced version when you need its additional controls, and always check the displayed results against the odds and terms that apply to your bets.
The calculator helps you compare scenarios; it does not select winning outcomes or guarantee a profit.
Dutching Calculator Example: Splitting a £100 Stake
Suppose you want to split a total stake of £100 across two selections with decimal odds of 2.00 and 4.00. For a simple equal-gross-return calculation, more of the stake goes on the lower-priced selection and less on the higher-priced selection.
| Selection | Decimal odds | Stake | Gross return if it wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 2.00 | £66.67 | £133.34 |
| B | 4.00 | £33.33 | £133.32 |
| Total | £100 | ||
The returns differ slightly because the stakes have been rounded to the nearest penny. Before any applicable costs, either covered selection would produce an approximate net profit of £33.33.
This example assumes ordinary back bets, no exchange commission, no free-bet adjustments and no settlement complications. If neither selection wins, the £100 stake could be lost.
Use the advanced calculator to test your own odds and settings. Check the final stakes, potential returns and any applicable costs before placing bets.
Why Use The OddsMonkey Dutching Advanced Calculator?
Calculating multiple stakes by hand can be time-consuming, particularly when you need to account for commission, different bet types or a break-even target. The OddsMonkey Dutching Advanced Calculator brings these variables together so you can compare scenarios in one place.
It can help you:
- Calculate stakes more efficiently: See how a stake can be distributed across your chosen selections.
- Compare potential outcomes: Review the results associated with different selections and targets.
- Account for commission: Include the relevant exchange commission instead of relying on a gross-return calculation.
- Adjust for practical stake limits: Round stakes to increments you can actually place.
- Reduce arithmetic errors: Use a consistent calculation process rather than repeatedly working out the figures by hand.
The calculator is a planning aid, not a prediction tool. It does not tell you which selection will win, remove the uncertainty of betting or guarantee a return.
Standard vs Advanced Dutching Calculator: Which Should You Use?
Choose the calculator that best matches the complexity of the calculation you need to make.
| Your requirement | Recommended option |
|---|---|
| A straightforward dutch across selections | Standard Dutching Calculator |
| More control over stake settings and target outcomes | Dutching Advanced Calculator |
| Supported back and lay bet calculations | Dutching Advanced Calculator |
| Different bet types, including SNR and SR free bets | Dutching Advanced Calculator |
| Specific stake-rounding requirements | Dutching Advanced Calculator |
If you are new to dutching, start by understanding how stakes, odds and returns relate to one another. Our guide to matched betting explains the wider concept of matched betting and how it differs from placing ordinary bets.
Use the OddsMonkey Dutching Advanced Calculator
Enter your selections, odds and stake settings to compare potential outcomes. Review the calculated stakes, returns, profit or loss and any applicable commission, and recalculate if the available odds change.
For a straightforward stake split, try our standard Dutching Calculator. To learn more about the technique, read our guide to what dutching is and how it works, or explore our full range of betting calculators.
Betting involves risk. Calculator results are estimates based on the inputs and assumptions used; they are not guaranteed returns. Only gamble if you are 18 or over and can afford to lose the money you stake.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a dutching advanced calculator?
A dutching advanced calculator works out how to allocate stakes across multiple selections based on their odds and your chosen target. Advanced settings can include commission, different bet types, break-even targets and stake rounding.
Is the OddsMonkey Dutching Advanced Calculator free?
The OddsMonkey calculator is presented as a free betting tool. Check the calculator page for the current access arrangements and any applicable terms.
Can a dutching calculator guarantee a profit?
No. A calculator can model potential results for the selections and odds entered, but it cannot guarantee a profit. An uncovered outcome, changed odds, incorrect inputs, rejected bets, settlement differences or applicable costs can affect the result.
What is the difference between equal-profit and break-even dutching?
Equal-profit dutching aims to produce a similar net result whichever covered selection wins. Break-even dutching sets a target of approximately zero net profit for a specified outcome, with the other outcomes potentially producing different results.
What does SNR mean in dutching?
SNR stands for stake not returned. With this type of free bet, the original free-bet stake is not included in the return when the bet wins. SR means stake returned, where the stake is included in the winning return. Use the correct setting because it affects the calculation.
Can I use the advanced calculator for betting exchanges?
Yes, the calculator includes fields for back and lay bets and a commission setting. Enter the correct details for the exchange and market you are using, and check the displayed lay liability before placing a bet.
What happens if one of my selections loses?
The result depends on which selection wins and how your stakes are distributed. If another selection covered by the calculation wins, the calculator can show its corresponding result. If the winning outcome was not included in your dutch, you could lose the stakes placed on the covered selections.
Which odds format should I use?
You can use decimal, fractional or American odds. Choose the format that matches the prices you have and check that each selection’s odds are entered correctly before relying on the result.
