Decimal Odds to American Odds Converter
How to convert Decimal odds to American odds
Use this calculator to convert decimal, also known as European odds, into american odds. Simply input a valid decimal value and the calculator will automatically convert it into american odds.
Formula used for converting decimal odds to american odds
For positive american odds, which equals decimal odds greater than 2.0, the formula is: decimal odds - 1 * 100 and for negative american odds the formula is -100 / (decimal odds - 1).
For example, decimal odds of 2.50 convert to American odds of +150 and decimal odds of 1.5 is -200 in American odds.
Decimal odds explained
Decimal odds are a number greater than 1 and are most commonly used in Europe, hence they are commonly referred to as 'European odds'. However they are also used in other parts of the world, most notably Canada and Australia. Decimal odds are basically just a multiplier betweent the bet size and total payout. This makes it quite an intuitive odds format and makes for easy payout and profit calculations.
American odds explained
American odds are predominantly used by US sportsbooks or other international sportsbooks that offer betting on US sports and leagues such as the NBA, NFL and MLB. In simple terms, american odds can be both positive and negative. Negative odds are the favourites to win and the number represents the amount you need to bet to win $100. So for example if the odds are -250 you need to bet $250 to win $100. Positive odds are kind of the opposite and instead represent how much you win if you bet $100.
Supported odds formats
This converter supports decimal odds, fractional odds, American odds, Hong Kong odds, Malay odds, Indonesian odds, and implied probability percentage.
Why use an odds converter?
Bookmakers and betting exchanges use different odds formats depending on region and market. An odds converter makes it easier to compare prices, understand implied probability, and analyze bets more accurately across different sportsbooks.
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