How to Use the Each-Way Calculator

Tips for getting the most from it

First, have the bet slip or the offer terms open while you use the calculator, because the result is only as accurate as the odds you enter. Then, enter each price exactly as the bookmaker shows it.

For example, if a selection is a non-runner or the event is cancelled, mark it as void so the calculator treats it correctly. After that, change one number at a time, so you can see what really moves your return.

Finally, remember that the calculator shows what a bet would return, not whether it will win. In addition, compare prices across bookmakers before you place a bet, and set a deposit limit first.

Because each chapter is short, you can also rewatch one step at a time. Then, once the idea makes sense, compare the current offers and pick the one that suits you. Meanwhile, keep an eye on expiry dates, since most free bets only last a few days. Above all, only bet what you can afford to lose.

About this video: How to Use the Each-Way Calculator

How to Use the Each-Way Calculator is a quick walkthrough of our free calculator, so you can see your returns before you place an each-way bet.

First, the video shows you how to enter your stake per part. Remember that £5 each-way means £10 in total, because it’s two bets: one to win and one to place. Next, you add the odds in fractional or decimal format.

Then it covers the place terms, such as a quarter or a fifth of the odds, and the number of places paid. As a result, the calculator shows exactly what you’d get back if your selection wins, places or loses.

Finally, the video covers two extras: free bets, where the stake isn’t returned, and Rule 4 deductions when a horse is withdrawn. Together, they make the figures match what a bookmaker would actually pay.

However, rules and offers change. For that reason, we check every video against the Gambling Commission and other official sources. In fact, we last checked this one on 13 October 2026.