Roulette Payout Calculator
Calculate payouts and returns for any roulette bet
Formula:
Payout = Bet × (35 / Numbers Covered)Payout Calculator
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Payout Breakdown
Straight Up bet
If You Win
$360
Total returned to you
Your Bet
$10
Payout
35:1
Win Amount
$350
Numbers Covered
1
Calculation
Bet amount:$10
× Payout rate:35
= Win amount:$350
+ Original bet:$10
= Total return:$360
All Roulette Payouts
| Bet Type | Numbers | Payout | $10 Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Up | 1 | 35:1 | $350 |
| Split | 2 | 17:1 | $170 |
| Street | 3 | 11:1 | $110 |
| Corner | 4 | 8:1 | $80 |
| Six Line | 6 | 5:1 | $50 |
| Column | 12 | 2:1 | $20 |
| Dozen | 12 | 2:1 | $20 |
| Red | 18 | 1:1 | $10 |
| Black | 18 | 1:1 | $10 |
| Odd | 18 | 1:1 | $10 |
| Even | 18 | 1:1 | $10 |
| Low (1-18) | 18 | 1:1 | $10 |
| High (19-36) | 18 | 1:1 | $10 |
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Quick Answer
Key concepts at a glance
Roulette payouts are fixed regardless of wheel type. Straight (single number): 35:1. Split (2 numbers): 17:1. Street (3 numbers): 11:1. Corner (4 numbers): 8:1. Line (6 numbers): 5:1. Column/Dozen: 2:1. Even-money (red/black): 1:1. A $10 bet on a straight up pays $350 + your $10 back = $360 total.
Roulette Payout Reference
All standard payouts
- Straight up (1 number): 35:1 payout
- Split (2 numbers): 17:1 payout
- Street (3 numbers): 11:1 payout
- Corner (4 numbers): 8:1 payout
- Line (6 numbers): 5:1 payout
- Column/Dozen (12 numbers): 2:1 payout
- Even money (18 numbers): 1:1 payout
- All payouts are "to 1" - a $10 winning straight pays $350 PLUS your $10 back
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about roulette payouts
How do roulette payouts work?
Payouts are expressed as "X to 1" meaning you win X times your bet AND get your original bet back. If you bet $10 on red and win, you get $10 (1:1 payout) plus your original $10 = $20 total. A $10 straight up win pays $350 plus original $10 = $360.
Why do fewer numbers pay more?
Payouts are based on the number of winning outcomes. With 18 winning numbers (red/black), you win often but get 1:1. With 1 winning number (straight), you rarely win but get 35:1. The payout approximately reflects the odds, minus the house edge.
Are payouts different on European vs American wheels?
No, payouts are identical. A straight up pays 35:1 on both. The difference is in probability: you win 1/37 on European vs 1/38 on American. Same payout, lower probability = higher house edge on American.
What is the best payout in roulette?
"Best" depends on your goal. Straight up (35:1) has the highest payout but lowest probability. Even-money bets (1:1) have the highest probability but lowest payout. All bets have the same expected value relative to the house edge.
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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