How to read a fractional price
The number on the left is what you win, the number on the right is what you stake. At 7/4 you win ₦7 for every ₦4 staked, and you also get the ₦4 back. So the return on ₦4 is ₦11, which is decimal odds of 2.75.
- Enter your stakeThe amount in naira you want to put on the price.
- Type the fractionUse a slash, such as 11/10 or 100/30. The quick buttons fill in common long prices.
- Read the resultDecimal odds, total return, profit and the implied chance appear at once.
Long odds in naira
| Price | Decimal | Return on ₦1,000 | Implied chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/2 | 3.50 | ₦3,500 | 28.6% |
| 10/1 | 11.00 | ₦11,000 | 9.1% |
| 25/1 | 26.00 | ₦26,000 | 3.8% |
| 50/1 | 51.00 | ₦51,000 | 2.0% |
| 100/1 | 101.00 | ₦101,000 | 1.0% |
A 50/1 shot is not "nearly impossible", but at a fair price it should land about once in 51 tries. Bet on long odds only with money you are ready to lose.
Fractional odds FAQ
What does odds-on mean?
A fraction smaller than 1/1, such as 1/2. You win less than you stake: ₦1,000 at 1/2 wins ₦500 and returns ₦1,500.
What is evens?
1/1, or decimal 2.00. You win the same as you stake.
How do I convert 100/30?
Divide 100 by 30 and add 1: about 4.33 in decimal odds. The calculator handles any fraction like this.
Is a fraction the same as the profit?
Yes. The fraction is the profit per unit staked. Add the stake back to get the return, which is what decimal odds show directly. Our odds converter switches between all formats.