12-1 Betting Odds

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If you are wondering what 12/1 means in betting you have come to the right place.

The 12 to 1 odds of an event happening is the likelihood or probability of that result. 12-1 odds are popular in football betting and for horse racing events in the UK and are a shade shorter than 14-1 odds in the betting market.

In our 12-1 horse racing betting odds guide, we explain what 12 to 1 odds mean?, what is the 12 to 1 probability and show you what a 12 to 1 odds payout would be.

12-1 Betting Odds

What does 12 to 1 odds mean?

12-1 Betting Odds means that out of 13 possible outcomes, the 12/1 odds are that there will be 12 of one kind of outcome and 1 of another kind of outcome.

The 12-1 odds calculation means for every 13 betting events your selection should win 1 time and on 12 occasions the selection will not win.

12-1 Odds Calculator

Here is a 12/1 odds calculator to work out the potential winnings of a 12-1 priced winner.

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How To Use The 12/1 odds payout calculator?

Here is the step-by-step guide on how to use the free online 12-1 odds calculator:

  1. ‘Bet Type’ will already be selected as a single bet
  2. Select the ‘Outcome’ of “Winner”, “Placed”, “Lost”, “Dead Heat”, “Void” or “Non-runner”
  3. Select the ‘Odds’ of 12-1
  4. Select the ‘Stake’ wagered
  5. The 12/1 odds payout calculator will then work out total outlay, total return and total profit

12 to 1 Implied Probability

The 12-1 betting odds probability is a 92.31 per cent probability of a particular outcome and a 7.69 per cent probability of another outcome.

The 12/1 odds implied probability means your selection has a 7.69% chance of winning and a 92.31% chance the selection will lose.

Convert 12-1 Odds to American Moneyline Odds?

The conversion of 12-1 odds to American Moneyline odds is 1200.

  • Conversion to American Odds is calculated by (13.0 – 1.0)* 100 = 1200

Money line odds (aka “American” odds or “U.S.” odds) of 1200 is the equivalent to 12-1 Fractional odds (aka “British” odds, “U.K.” odds, or “traditional” odds).

12 to 1 odds payout

If you wager a bet on a 12/1 betting odds selection and you win, your total payout will be 13.00 which is your stake back plus 12.00 profit.

Here are some examples of 12-1 odds payouts:

  • £1 bet on a 12/1 pick returns a total return of £13.00
  • £5 bet on a 12/1 pick returns a total return of £65.00
  • £10 bet on 12/1 returns a total return of £130.00
  • £40 bet on 12/1 betting odds returns a total return of £520.00
  • £100 bet on 12/1 odds returns a total return of £1300.00
  • £400 bet on 12/1 odds returns a total return of £5200.00

Popular Questions

Are 12/1 Odds Good?

12/1 odds are great because for every £1 winning bet you will return £12 profit.

The 12-1 odds reflect the chances of your selection and bookmakers will think it has a good chance at 12/1.

At 12-1 horse odds you could look to bet each way and still show a good profit if the selection is only placed.

Many punters ask if 12/1 odds good or bad and the boring answer is it depends on whether it is value for money in the betting market. A 12/1 winner is good odds and a 12/1 loser is bad odds.

What is 12-1 odds in decimal?

12/1 fractional odds is 13 in decimal.

The fractional odds of 12 to 1 in decimals is 13.00 which means for every £1 win stake you get £13 returns if it wins.

12/1 Each Way Payout

Here are the returns for the 12-1 each-way bet.

StakePositionFractionReturn
1 EWWON12/1£16.40
1 EWPLACE12/1£3.40
2.5 EWWON12/1£41.00
2.5 EWPLACE12/1£8.50
5 EWWON12/1£82.00
5 EWPLACE12/1£17.00
10 EWWON12/1£164.00
10 EWPLACE12/1£34.00
20 EWWON12/1£328.00
20 EWPLACE12/1£68.00
25 EWWON12/1£410.00
25 EWPLACE12/1£85.00
50 EWWON12/1£820.00
50 EWPLACE12/1£170.00
100 EWWON12/1£1,640.00
100 EWPLACE12/1£340.00

So here are the each-way payouts for a 12-1 shot:

  • £1 each way at 12/1 if your selection wins returns £16.40 winning payout
  • £1 each way at 12/1 if your selection finishes 2nd place returns £3.40 winning payout
  • £1 each way at 12/1 if your selection finishes 3rd place returns £3.40 winning payout
  • £5 each way at 12/1 if your selection wins returns £82 winning payout
  • £5 each way at 12/1 if your selection finishes 2nd place returns £17 winning payout
  • £5 each way at 12/1 if your selection finishes 3rd place returns £17 winning payout
  • £10 each way at 12/1 if your selection wins returns £164 winning payout
  • £10 each way at 12/1 if your selection finishes 2nd place returns £34 winning payout
  • £10 each way at 12/1 if your selection finishes 3rd place returns £34 winning payout

Facts About 12 to 1 Betting Odds

  • 12-1 are fractional odds
  • 12-1 betting odds are slightly shorter than 14-1
  • 12-1 betting odds are slightly larger than 10-1 odds
  • 12-1 odds have a 7.69 per cent of winning
  • 12-1 fractional odds in decimal odds is 13.00

UK Bookmakers Free Bets

When new customers sign up to UK bookmakers they usually receive a free bet welcome bonus.

If you are wondering how the 12/1 odds work when placing bets on sports betting markets with a free bet we can work out your winning bets potential outcomes.

When you have placed a qualifying bet to receive free bets it is worth understanding on any free bet wins you do not get your stake back.

  • £1 free bet on a 12/1 returns a winning bets total return of £12
  • 12/1 odds £5 free bet returns £60 win bets total
  • 12/1 odds £10 free bet returns £120 bet wins total
  • £20 free bet on 12/1 odds return £240.00 winning bets total
  • £50 bet on 12/1 odds returns a total return of £600.00

Please bet responsibly and when wagering bets on the 12/1 fractional betting odd market be sure to check the terms and conditions to make sure your qualifying bet gives you the opportunity of horse racing free bets bonuses.

Summary of 12 to 1 Odds

If you have placed a bet on a 12-1 pick and it has won then we have an odds calculator you can use to work out your returns on a 12/1 winner.

Fraction Odds Decimal Odds American Probability
12/1 13 1200 7.70%

The bet calculator allows you to work out winnings on some of the following bets where you might have a 12-1 shot in the bets:

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If you are looking to place a bet then understanding the betting odds market is important as you want to choose your picks based on the value in the betting ring.

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We hope your 12 to 1 odds pick is a winning selection and please always gamble responsibly.