Craps Field Bet Calculator
Calculate the house edge and expected value for the Field bet in craps. Compare different payout structures to find the best tables.
Formula:
House Edge = 1 - (Expected Return / Bet)House Edge
2.78%
Win Probability
44.4%
16 ways out of 36
Expected Loss
$0.278
Per bet
$
Amount wagered on the Field
Check your casino's field payouts
Field Bet Layout
2
3
4
9
10
11
12
Yellow = Enhanced payout (2x or 3x) | White = 1:1 payout
All Possible Outcomes
| Total | Ways | Result | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | WIN | 2:1 |
| 3 | 2 | WIN | 1:1 |
| 4 | 3 | WIN | 1:1 |
| 5 | 4 | LOSE | - |
| 6 | 5 | LOSE | - |
| 7 | 6 | LOSE | - |
| 8 | 5 | LOSE | - |
| 9 | 4 | WIN | 1:1 |
| 10 | 3 | WIN | 1:1 |
| 11 | 2 | WIN | 1:1 |
| 12 | 1 | WIN | 3:1 |
| Total | 36 | 16 Win / 20 Lose |
Key Facts
- •Field wins on: 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12
- •Field loses on: 5, 6, 7, 8 (20 ways - over half of all outcomes)
- •Standard edge: 5.56% (double 2 & 12) or 2.78% (triple 12)
- •One-roll bet: resolved immediately each roll
- •Look for "triple 12" tables to cut edge in half
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Field bet in craps?
The Field is a one-roll bet that wins on 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, or 12. It loses on 5, 6, 7, or 8. Most wins pay 1:1, while 2 and 12 pay 2:1 or 3:1 depending on the casino.
What is the house edge on the Field bet?
With standard 2:1 on both 2 and 12: 5.56%. With 3:1 on 12 (and 2:1 on 2): 2.78%. With 3:1 on both: 0% (fair bet, very rare).
Why do 5, 6, 7, and 8 lose?
These four numbers have the most ways to be rolled: 5 (4 ways), 6 (5 ways), 7 (6 ways), 8 (5 ways) = 20 total ways. The Field winners only have 16 ways combined, so enhanced payouts on 2 and 12 try to compensate.
Is the Field bet worth playing?
At 2.78% (triple 12), it's reasonable for casual play. At 5.56% (double only), it's worse than Pass Line (1.41%). Always look for tables with triple 12 or triple on both 2 and 12.
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How this works
Calculations follow the published mathematics of the game — combinatorics for cards, probability theory for dice, and expected-value accounting for wagers. Results are verified against independent references (primarily Wizard of Odds). No calculation here is an opinion or recommendation; it is arithmetic applied to the rules of the game.
What this tool can’t do
When to consult a professional
This tool computes probability and expected value. It is not a betting system and cannot predict the outcome of any individual wager. If gambling is causing problems for you or someone you know, call the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER.
Sources
- [1]Wizard of Odds — Michael Shackleford, ASAIndustrywizardofodds.comAccessed Apr 21, 2026
Actuary; widely cited casino-game probability reference. Used for house-edge and EV verification.
- [2]National Council on Problem GamblingOfficial sourcencpgambling.orgAccessed Apr 21, 2026
Responsible-gambling guidance and 1-800-GAMBLER helpline.
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House Edge
2.78%
Win Probability
44.4%
16 ways out of 36
Expected Loss
$0.278
Per bet