Roulette Tiers du Cylindre Calculator: The Opposite Section

Tiers du Cylindre covers 12 numbers on the wheel section opposite zero—roughly one-third of the wheel. Our calculator shows the simple 6-chip split structure, explains why all numbers pay identically, and compares this French classic to other section bets.

What Is Tiers du Cylindre?

Tiers du Cylindre (French for "thirds of the cylinder/wheel") covers 12 numbers on the European wheel section opposite zero. Using 6 chips on 6 different splits, it provides the simplest section bet structure with uniform 17:1 payouts for any number hit.

Quick Answer: Tiers covers: 27, 13, 36, 11, 30, 8, 23, 10, 5, 24, 16, 33 (12 numbers). Bet structure: 6 chips on 6 splits. Coverage: 12/37 = 32.43%. All numbers pay 17:1 (uniform). Profit: $85 on $5 chips ($25 net). House edge: 2.70%. Simplest French section bet. Opposite zero on wheel.

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Calculate coverage, payouts, and expected value for this section bet.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Enter Chip Value: Per chip amount

2. View Bet Structure: 6 splits

3. See Coverage: All 12 numbers

4. Calculate Payout: 17:1 on any hit

5. Analyze EV: Expected value

Input Fields Explained

Field	Description	Example
Chip Value	Per chip	$5
Total Bet	6 chips	$30
Numbers Covered	Tiers range	12 numbers
Coverage	Probability	32.43%
Payout (any hit)	17:1	$85
Net Profit	After bet	$55

The 12 Tiers Numbers

Wheel Positions

Numbers opposite zero on European wheel:

From 27 to 33 (counter-clockwise from zero):
27-13-36-11-30-8-23-10-5-24-16-33

One-third of the wheel
Farthest from zero section

Visual on Wheel

        [Voisins section]
              |
              0
             / \
    [Orphelins]   [Orphelins]
      /               \
     /                 \
    /---[TIERS]---\

27-13-36-11-30-8-23-10-5-24-16-33

Opposite side from zero
Physical wheel section

Why These Numbers

Wheel geometry:

Zero sits at "12 o'clock"
Tiers sits at "6 o'clock"
Maximum distance from zero

Dealer signature theory:
If dealer hits opposite section
Tiers captures it

Section betting tradition

The 6-Chip Structure

Complete Breakdown

Standard Tiers du Cylindre:

Chip 1: 5-8 split
Chip 2: 10-11 split
Chip 3: 13-16 split
Chip 4: 23-24 split
Chip 5: 27-30 split
Chip 6: 33-36 split

Total: 6 chips on 6 splits
Each split covers 2 numbers

Layout Placement

On the betting grid:

[5|8]   ← 1 chip split
[10|11] ← 1 chip split
[13|16] ← 1 chip split
[23|24] ← 1 chip split
[27|30] ← 1 chip split
[33|36] ← 1 chip split

Simplicity Advantage

Compared to other French bets:

Tiers: 6 equal splits
All identical payouts
Easy to remember

Voisins: 9 chips
Trio, splits, corner
Variable payouts

Orphelins: 5 chips
Straight + splits
Variable payouts

Tiers = cleanest structure

Payout Structure

Uniform Payouts

Every number pays the same:

Split bet pays 17:1
1 chip wins $85 (at $5)

Total bet: $30 (6 chips × $5)
Winning chip: $85
Other chips: Lost ($25)

Net profit: $85 - $25 = $60
Actually: $85 + $5 back = $90 return
Profit: $90 - $30 = $60

Wait—let me recalculate...

$5 chip on winning split:
Pays 17:1 = $85 + $5 = $90 return

Lost 5 other chips: $25

Net profit: $90 - $30 = $60
Or simply: $85 - $25 = $60 profit

Payout Table

Chip value | Total bet | Payout | Profit
-----------|-----------|--------|-------
$1         | $6        | $17    | $11
$5         | $30       | $85    | $55
$10        | $60       | $170   | $110
$25        | $150      | $425   | $275
$100       | $600      | $1,700 | $1,100

Comparison: Even Payouts

Any of 12 numbers hit:

5 hits: $55 profit
8 hits: $55 profit
10 hits: $55 profit
...
33 hits: $55 profit

No variance in payout
Unlike Voisins (variable)
Simpler to track results

Probability Analysis

Win Probability

12 numbers covered
37 total pockets

Win: 12/37 = 32.43%
Lose: 25/37 = 67.57%

Roughly 1 in 3 spins
Good wheel coverage

Expected Value Calculation

$30 bet (6 × $5 chips):

Win (32.43%): +$55 profit
Lose (67.57%): -$30

EV = (0.3243 × $55) - (0.6757 × $30)
EV = $17.84 - $20.27
EV = -$2.43

Wait—let me verify with standard edge...

$30 × 2.70% = -$0.81

There's a discrepancy. Let me recalculate payout...

Winning $5 split:
17:1 = $85 profit
But you get bet back too: +$5
Total return: $90

Lost chips: 5 × $5 = $25
Net on win: $90 - $30 = $60

EV = (0.3243 × $60) - (0.6757 × $30)
EV = $19.46 - $20.27 = -$0.81

Now matches 2.70% edge ✓

Corrected Math

$30 Tiers bet:

12/37 probability of winning
Win returns: $90 (including stake)
Profit: $60

25/37 probability of losing
Loss: $30

EV = (12/37 × $60) - (25/37 × $30)
EV = $19.46 - $20.27 = -$0.81
Edge = 2.70% ✓

Comparison to Other Sections

Three Classic French Bets

Bet            | Numbers | Chips | Coverage | Payout Var
---------------|---------|-------|----------|----------
Voisins du Zéro| 17      | 9     | 45.95%   | Variable
Tiers du Cyl.  | 12      | 6     | 32.43%   | Uniform
Orphelins      | 8       | 5     | 21.62%   | Variable

Full Wheel Coverage

Combining all three:

Voisins: 17 numbers
Tiers: 12 numbers
Orphelins: 8 numbers
Total: 37 numbers

Chips needed: 9 + 6 + 5 = 20
Every number covered
Note: 17 appears in Orphelins only

Tiers vs Dozen Bet

Tiers (wheel section):
12 numbers, 6 chips
Pays ~2:1 profit
Edge: 2.70%

Dozen (layout section):
12 numbers, 1 chip
Pays 2:1
Edge: 2.70%

Same edge, same coverage
But different numbers
Wheel vs layout logic

Real-World Examples

Example 1: Standard Tiers Win

$10 chips, number 23 hits:

Bet: 6 × $10 = $60

23-24 split wins:
17:1 × $10 = $170
Plus stake: $10
Total return: $180

Lost chips: 5 × $10 = $50
Net profit: $180 - $60 = $120

Actually simpler:
$170 - $50 = $120 profit ✓

Example 2: Tiers Miss

$5 chips, number 0 hits:

Bet: 6 × $5 = $30

0 is in Voisins, not Tiers
All 6 chips lose

Loss: $30

Tiers doesn't cover zero section

Example 3: Session Tracking

20 spins playing Tiers at $5 chips:

Expected Tiers hits: 20 × 32.43% = 6.5

Scenario: 7 hits, 13 misses

Wins: 7 × $55 = $385
Losses: 13 × $30 = $390

Net: -$5

Close to expected
EV was: -$0.81 × 20 = -$16.20
Ran slightly better than expected

Example 4: Combining with Voisins

Covering 29/37 numbers:

Tiers: $30 (6 × $5)
Voisins: $45 (9 × $5)
Total: $75

Coverage: 29/37 = 78.4%

If Tiers number hits:
Tiers profit: $55
Voisins loss: -$45
Net: +$10

If Voisins number hits:
Voisins profit: $35-$65 (varies)
Tiers loss: -$30
Net: +$5 to +$35

8 Orphelin numbers: lose $75

Strategy Considerations

When to Use Tiers

Tiers appeals when:
- Prefer opposite-zero section
- Want uniform payouts
- Like simple bet structure
- Believe in wheel sections

Not better mathematically
Same 2.70% edge
Just different coverage

Tiers vs Random Splits

6 random splits:
Same 12 numbers covered
Same 32.43% probability
Same 2.70% edge

Tiers advantage:
Numbers are wheel-adjacent
Captures section patterns
If any exist (debatable)

Bankroll for Tiers

$30 bet per spin ($5 chips):

100 spins: $3,000 action
Expected loss: $81

Win 32% of time
Survive variance with:
~20 buy-ins minimum
$600 session bankroll

Common Mistakes

1. Wrong Numbers

Mistake: Guessing which 12 Problem: Miss the section coverage Fix: Memorize or use racetrack

2. Unequal Chips

Mistake: Different amounts per split Problem: Changes payout structure Fix: 6 equal chips

3. American Wheel

Mistake: Playing on 00 wheel Problem: Different number positions Fix: European wheels only

4. Expecting Better Odds

Mistake: "Section bets beat house" Problem: Same 2.70% edge Fix: Play for preference, not edge

Frequently Asked Questions

What numbers are in Tiers?

27, 13, 36, 11, 30, 8, 23, 10, 5, 24, 16, 33—12 numbers on the wheel section opposite zero.

How many chips for Tiers?

Standard Tiers is 6 chips, each placed on a different split covering 2 numbers. Total 12 numbers covered.

What does Tiers pay?

Every number pays the same: 17:1 on the winning split chip, minus the 5 losing split chips. Net profit is approximately 2:1 on total bet.

Is Tiers better than a dozen bet?

Same house edge (2.70%), same coverage (12 numbers). Tiers covers wheel-adjacent numbers; dozens cover layout-adjacent numbers. Neither is mathematically better.

Where is Tiers on the wheel?

Opposite zero. If zero is at "12 o'clock," Tiers spans roughly "4 o'clock to 8 o'clock" on a European wheel.

Can I bet Tiers at any casino?

European and French roulette tables with racetrack betting typically offer Tiers. American tables usually don't have section bet options.

Pro Tips

• All payouts equal: Simplifies tracking

• 6 splits exactly: Standard structure

• Opposite zero: Covers far wheel section

• Same 2.70% edge: No mathematical advantage

• European only: Wheel order specific

Related Calculators

• Roulette Voisins Calculator - Zero section
• Roulette Orphelins Calculator - Remaining numbers
• Roulette Neighbor Bet Calculator - Custom neighbors
• Roulette Odds Calculator - All bet types
• Roulette Expected Value Calculator - EV analysis

Conclusion

Tiers du Cylindre covers 12 numbers opposite zero with the simplest section bet structure—6 chips on 6 splits with uniform payouts. Our calculator shows the consistent ~2:1 profit ratio and confirms the standard 2.70% house edge for this classic French wheel section bet.

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Those 6 split bets cover exactly one-third of the European wheel—the section farthest from zero. Our calculator shows why Tiers offers the cleanest section betting structure with identical payouts regardless of which number hits.