9 to 5

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Odds of 9 to 5 indicate the probability or chance of a specific outcome occurring. These 9-5 odds are commonly seen in UK football and horse racing betting, offering slightly better chances than 15-8 odds in the betting market.

What does 9/5 odds mean?

9/5 odds mean that for every £5 you bet, you win £9 if your bet is successful. This includes getting your original £5 stake back.

These odds suggest that the event is less likely to happen than not, but it’s not highly improbable.

Bet Amount9/5 payout calculatorT9/5 payout return
£1Profit = £1 * (9/5) = £1.80Total return = £1 + £1.80 = £2.80
£5Profit = £5 * (9/5) = £9Total return = £5 + £9 = £14
£10Profit = £10 * (9/5) = £18Total return = £10 + £18 = £28
£25Profit = £25 * (9/5) = £45Total return = £25 + £45 = £70
£50Profit = £50 * (9/5) = £90Total return = £50 + £90 = £140
£100Profit = £100 * (9/5) = £180Total return = £100 + £180 = £280
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Payout for 9/5 Odds

The payout at 9/5 odds is calculated by multiplying the stake by 9/5. This figure represents the profit over your initial stake.

Examples:

  • £1 bet: Profit = £1 * (9/5) = £1.80. Total return = £1 + £1.80 = £2.80.
  • £5 bet: Profit = £5 * (9/5) = £9. Total return = £5 + £9 = £14.
  • £10 bet: Profit = £10 * (9/5) = £18. Total return = £10 + £18 = £28.
  • £25 bet: Profit = £25 * (9/5) = £45. Total return = £25 + £45 = £70.
  • £50 bet: Profit = £50 * (9/5) = £90. Total return = £50 + £90 = £140.
  • £100 bet: Profit = £100 * (9/5) = £180. Total return = £100 + £180 = £280.

What does 9/5 each way mean?

  • A 9/5 each way bet is split into two parts: a ‘win’ bet and a ‘place’ bet, each at the 9/5 odds.
  • Examples:
    • Assuming place odds are 1/4 of 9/5, which would be 9/20.
    • £1 each way (£2 total stake):
      • Win part: Profit = £1.80. Total return = £2.80.
      • Place part: Profit = £1 * (9/20) = £0.45. Total return = £1.45.
    • Similar calculations for other amounts (£5, £10, £25, £50, £100), with the stake doubled for each way.

What is of 9/5 Odds as a decimal?

  • Conversion: Decimal odds = (9/5) + 1. This represents the total payout per unit stake, including the stake itself.
  • Decimal Odds: 9/5 in decimal is 2.80.
  • £10 bet Example:
    • Total Return: £10 x 2.80 = £28. This includes your £10 stake and £18 profit.

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