Heinz
What is a Heinz Bet?
6 selections: 15 Doubles, 20 Trebles, 15 Four-folds, 6 Five-folds, 1 Six-fold.
Heinz Composition
Contains 15 Doubles, 20 Trebles, 15 Four-folds, 6 Five-folds, 1 Six-fold.
| Bet | Selections | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Doubles | All pairs | 15 |
| Trebles | All triples | 20 |
| 4-folds | All 4-selection combinations | 15 |
| 5-folds | All 5-selection combinations | 6 |
| 6-folds | All 6-selection combinations | 1 |
Permutations
- Doubles: All possible pairs across your selections. (15 total)
- Trebles: All possible triples across your selections. (20 total)
- 4-folds: All 4-selection combinations. (15 total)
- 5-folds: All 5-selection combinations. (6 total)
- 6-folds: All 6-selection combinations. (1 total)
Heinz Example
| Selection Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Team A | 2/1 |
| Team B | 3/1 |
| Team C | 4/1 |
| Team D | 5/1 |
| Team E | 5/1 |
| Team F | 5/1 |
Calculate all 57 component bets and sum returns. Use the calculator below to see exact returns for each component bet and the total.
Examples
Football (decimal odds)
Six selections produce 57 bets; big coverage with potential for large returns.
Horse racing (fractional odds)
Six horses (e.g., 5/4–4/1) combined as a Heinz.
Fractional odds explained
- Written as a/b (e.g., 5/2). This means you win a profit of a for every b you stake.
- Profit = stake × (a ÷ b). Total return = stake + profit.
- Quick convert to decimal: 1 + (a ÷ b). Example: 9/4 → 1 + 9/4 = 3.25.
- Example: at 2/1, a £10 stake: profit £20, total return £30.
Formulas
Doubles
Each double: Return = stake × odds of pick 1 × odds of pick 2. Add all doubles.
Trebles
Each treble: Return = stake × odds1 × odds2 × odds3. Add all trebles.
4-folds
Each 4-fold: Return = stake × multiply the odds of 4 selections. Add all 4-folds.
5-folds
Each 5-fold: Return = stake × multiply the odds of 5 selections. Add all 5-folds.
6-folds
Each 6-fold: Return = stake × multiply the odds of 6 selections. Add all 6-folds.
Total return = add up the returns from all of the above component bets.
Reasons for making a Heinz Bet
- Increased chances of winning: Multiple combinations create more ways to get a return than a single bet.
- Potential for significant returns: When several selections win, combined payouts can grow quickly.
- Risk management: Some combinations can still return even if not all selections win.