When bet slips become more expansive, it’s not always easy to know what you stand to win. In order to calculate betting profits on a fourfold, it’s sometimes necessary to use a fourfold bet calculator.
Our very own sports betting odds tool can be found at the top of this page to help punters develop a fourfold betting strategy. We’ll explain how a fourfold betting odds calculator works, before providing an example of it in action. But first, let’s define what we mean by a fourfold bet.
What is a Fourfold Bet?
A fourfold bet is one that consists of exactly four individual selections. For the fourfold to win, each of the four selections within it must win; if one leg loses, the entire bet loses.
The odds of each individual selection in the fourfold are multiplied together to generate the bet’s overall odds. The chance to combine selections for longer odds is one of the key selling points of this wager. Of course, demanding that four selections must win for the bet to win inherently makes these wagers harder to successfully predict.
A fourfold is also known as an accumulator — one of several multiple bet types that roll multiple odds into one bet slip. By definition, an accumulator must have a minimum of four selections, so a fourfold accumulator is the smallest accumulator a punter can place. Wagers with five, six, seven selections and so on are also known as accumulators.
How to Use the Fourfold Bet Calculator
To calculate bet returns using a fourfold bet calculator, just follow these steps.
- Choose your fourfold
The first step is to work out what you want to bet on. It often pays to stick to a sport and market you know and like — so that you can use your knowledge of the event to give yourself a better chance of winning. Once you know what you’re betting on, find the odds from your bookie.
- Return to this page
We have our very own fourfold bet calculator at the top of this page. If you want an accurate calculation for a potential fourfold bet payout, return to this page and put it into action.
- Fill in the fourfold bet calculator
Enter in the odds for each individual selection, the stake, and any other necessary information. When this is submitted, the calculator will automatically generate the potential winnings.
- Place your bet
If you’re content with the stake, the odds and the returns, the only thing left to do is place the bet. Head to your betting site of choice, build your bet slip, and hit confirm.
Example of a Fourfold Bet Calculation & Return
We’re ready to see what a fourfold bet calculator looks like in action. Let’s use the incredible possibility of Liverpool to win the quadruple this season: the Premier League, the Champions League, the FA Cup and the EFL Cup. Here’s what the calculator would present from a £10 stake at the current odds:
| Stake | Odds 1 (Premier League) | Odds 2 (Champions League) | Odds 3 (FA Cup) | Odds 4 (EFL Cup) | Potential Winnings | Total Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10 | 1.22 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 2.38 | £715.69 | £725.69 |
Once the odds and stake have been inputted into the fourfold bet calculator, two figures will come up: the winnings and the total return. These figures differ because the latter includes the original stake, which is always returned to the bettor in the event of a win.
We’ve used decimal odds here but some bettors find these hard to visualise when multiplying odds. If you prefer reading fractional or even American odds, you can change to these formats in your betting account settings.
FAQs About Fourfold Bet Calculations
What is the difference between a fourfold bet and other bet types?
A fourfold bet consists of exactly four individual bets all rolled into one bet slip. All four selections must win for the fourfold accumulator to win. By contrast, a single is a bet on one outcome, a double is a bet on two, and so forth.
What types of odds can I use with this calculator?
You can only enter fourfold odds into a fourfold bet calculator. We have bet calculators for a range of other bet types, including singles, doubles, trebles, trixies, patents and lucky 15s.
Are fourfold bet calculators accurate?
Yes — all betting calculators are a mathematical certainty.