Use our Single Bet calculator to work out your winnings now.
Have you won on your singles bet and want to know what you’ve won? Use our free, mobile-friendly singles bet calculator now to work out what you can expect back from the bookies!
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How to Use The Free Single Bet Calculator
Using the single bet calculator could not be easier. Follow the simple steps below:
- Enter whether your single bet is a win or an each-way bet.
- Enter your preferred odds format – this can be fractional or decimal odds
- Enter the result of your horse or sports bet – win, placed or dead heat
- Enter the odds of your selection
- Enter the stake you bet
- Your winnings will be calculated!
If needed, it will take on board any Rule 4 deductions – click that box.
Frequently Asked Questions About Singles Bets
Here are the most popular questions we get asked about Singles Bets and the Single Bets Calculator:
What is a Single Bet?
A single bet is the simplest bet type as you choose one selection to win or get a place (known as each-way betting).
After predicting an outcome (your selection), you specify the stake (the amount you want to bet) and place the bet.
If your selections win the single, you can calculate your returns by multiplying the odds by the stake.
A single bet is the most simple and most popular bet in the UK both in betting shops, with online bookmakers and at UK racecourse on course.
A Win Single Bet Explained
A single win bet is a single selection on a particular event.
The return ultimately depends on the amount staked, combined with the price.
On a single win bet, the selection has to win the event, and if it loses, you lose all your stake.
Win Single Bets Examples
Here are some single bet examples of returns:
- Red Rum to win Grand National at 14-1. You place a £10 win and he wins. You win your stake, multiplied by odds, plus your stake back. So 14 x £10 plus your £10 back – so the bet returns £150
- Camelot to win The Derby at 7-1. You place a £20 win and he wins. You win your stake, multiplied by odds, plus your stake back. So 7 x £20 plus your £20 back – so the bet returns £160
If any selections on a winning bet finish second, you have lost your bet. But some bookmakers do offer a money-back if your horse finishes 2n,d promotion.
Each Way Single Bet Explained
An each-way single bet is one selection on a particular event. On each-way single bets, the selection must win the event or be placed to receive a return.
The return ultimately depends on the amount staked, combined with the price.
The places depend on the number of runners in the race.
Each Way Single Bets Examples
Here are some single bet examples of returns:
- Hermosa in the 1000 Guineas on an each-way bet at 10-1. You place £10 EW and you win your stake, multiplied by odds, plus your stake back, if the horse wins for the winning bet. Plus, you receive your place returns, which would be a place at 2-1 (1/5th odds). The single bet returns £140 if the horse wins the race and £30 if the horse places.
- Galileo Gold in the 2000 Guineas on an each-way bet at 20-1. You place £20 EW and you win your stake, multiplied by odds, plus your stake back, if the horse wins for the winning bet. Plus, you receive your place returns, which would be a place at 4-1 (1/5th odds). The single bet returns £520 if the horse wins the race and £100 if the horse places.
Summary of Single Bets
A single is the simplest and most popular horse racing bet in the UK. It is essentially picking one horse in a single race.
If you have been lucky enough to win, or have been placed if you bet each way, work out your winnings today using our calculator.
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You simply enter your bet details, the number of selections, total stake and bet type for eac,h and it will work out your winnings and potential returns. It can be used for racing or any other online sports bets you place.

