DUTCHING CALCULATOR

Dutching Calculator

Allocate one budget across two or more mutually exclusive outcomes and see the return for every possible result.

DUTCHING LAB Instant calculation
Calculator inputs

Amounts are currency-neutral units. Calculations retain precision; displayed monetary values are rounded to two decimals.

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How it works

The free calculator converts every price to a reciprocal weight, then divides the total stake in proportion to those weights. Shorter odds receive a larger stake so each listed outcome targets a similar gross return.

Stakeᵢ = total stake × (1 ÷ oddsᵢ) ÷ Σ(1 ÷ odds). Equal theoretical return = total stake ÷ Σ(1 ÷ odds).

Worked examples

Two-way Dutching example

With odds of 2.40 and 3.00 and a 100-unit budget, the calculator allocates about 55.56 units and 44.44 units. Either outcome targets a return of roughly 133.33 units and a theoretical profit of 33.33 units before costs.

Three-way allocation

Odds of 3.00, 4.00 and 5.00 total 78.33% implied probability. A 100-unit budget is split approximately 42.55, 31.92 and 25.53, targeting about 127.66 units back.

Limitations and interpretation

Outcomes must be mutually exclusive and collectively match the market being modelled. Rounding, missing outcomes, void rules, dead heats, fees and price changes can alter results.

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GOOD QUESTIONS

Dutching Calculator FAQs

Is Dutching the same as arbitrage?+

The stake formula is similar, but Dutching can be used even when the allocation breaks even or guarantees a loss. Arbitrage specifically requires total implied probability below 100%.

How many outcomes can I add?+

The calculator supports between two and ten.

Why must outcomes be mutually exclusive?+

The equal-return model assumes only one listed outcome can win.