Whether you’re new to craps or a seasoned player, calculating payouts in your head while the dice are flying is tough. Select your bet type, enter your wager, and this craps payout calculator does the math instantly — showing your payout, total return, and the house edge on every bet.
Craps Payout Calculator
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your bet amount — type the dollar amount you plan to wager.
- Choose a bet category — select from Line Bets, Place Bets, Proposition, Hardways, or Other.
- Select the specific bet — pick the exact bet from the dropdown.
- Hit Calculate — instantly see your payout, total return, and the house edge cost.
The house edge cost shows you how much each bet costs you statistically over the long run. A $10 bet with a 1.41% house edge costs you about $0.14 per bet on average — while a $10 bet on Any 7 costs $1.67 per bet. That's a 12x difference in cost for the same entertainment.
Complete Craps Payout Chart
Here's every common craps bet with its payout odds and house edge, ranked from best to worst for the player. For the full downloadable version, see our craps payout chart and cheat sheet.
| Bet Type | Payout Odds | House Edge | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds Bet (behind Pass/Come) | True odds (varies) | 0.00% | Best bet in the casino |
| Don't Pass / Don't Come | 1:1 | 1.36% | Excellent |
| Pass Line / Come | 1:1 | 1.41% | Excellent |
| Place 6 or 8 | 7:6 | 1.52% | Very good |
| Place 5 or 9 | 7:5 | 4.00% | Acceptable |
| Buy 4 or 10 (vig on win) | 2:1 minus 5% | 4.76% | Acceptable |
| Field (triple on 12) | 1:1 / 3:1 | 2.78% | Acceptable |
| Field (standard) | 1:1 / 2:1 | 5.56% | Below average |
| Place 4 or 10 | 9:5 | 6.67% | Poor |
| Hard 6 or Hard 8 | 9:1 | 9.09% | Bad |
| Big 6 / Big 8 | 1:1 | 9.09% | Bad (use Place 6/8 instead) |
| Hard 4 or Hard 10 | 7:1 | 11.11% | Bad |
| Any Craps | 7:1 | 11.11% | Bad |
| Yo (11) | 15:1 | 11.11% | Bad |
| Horn Bet | varies | 12.50% | Terrible |
| Snake Eyes (2) / Boxcars (12) | 30:1 | 13.89% | Terrible |
| Any 7 (Big Red) | 4:1 | 16.67% | Worst bet on the table |
Understanding Craps Payout Math
Every craps payout comes from one simple formula:
Payout = Bet Amount × (Payout Numerator ÷ Payout Denominator)
For example, a $12 Place bet on the 6 pays 7:6. That means: $12 × (7 ÷ 6) = $14 in winnings. Your total return is $12 + $14 = $26.
The house edge is the gap between the true mathematical odds and what the casino actually pays. Rolling a 7 has true odds of 5:1 (six ways to make it out of 36 combinations), but the "Any 7" bet only pays 4:1. That gap — one unit out of six — gives the casino a 16.67% edge.
The Odds bet is the only bet in the casino that pays true odds with 0% house edge. Always take maximum odds behind your Pass Line or Don't Pass bet — it's free money in terms of expected value.
Practical Examples
Example 1: Place Bet on 6
- Bet: $12 on Place 6
- Payout odds: 7:6
- Winnings: $12 × (7/6) = $14
- Total return: $26
- House edge: 1.52% — one of the best bets on the table
Example 2: Yo Bet (11)
- Bet: $5 on Yo (11)
- Payout odds: 15:1
- Winnings: $5 × 15 = $75
- Total return: $80
- House edge: 11.11% — exciting when it hits, but expensive long-term
Example 3: Pass Line with 3-4-5x Odds
- Bet: $10 Pass Line, point is 6, take 5x odds ($50)
- Pass Line payout: $10 (1:1)
- Odds payout: $50 × (6/5) = $60
- Total return: $10 + $50 + $10 + $60 = $130
- Combined house edge: 0.37% — nearly a fair game
Craps Bet Types Quick Reference
Not sure which bet to look up? Here's a quick guide to every bet type available in the calculator:
- Pass Line — The fundamental craps bet. Wins on 7 or 11 on the come-out, loses on 2, 3, or 12.
- Come Bet — Same as Pass Line but placed after the point is established.
- Odds Bet — The best bet in the casino. 0% house edge, pays true odds.
- Place Bets — Bet that a specific number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10) rolls before a 7.
- Buy Bets — Like Place bets but pay true odds with a 5% commission.
- Lay Bets — Bet against a number (that 7 comes first).
- Field Bet — One-roll bet on 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
- Horn Bet — Four-way bet on 2, 3, 11, and 12.
- Yo Bet — One-roll bet on 11.
- World Bet — Five-way bet on 2, 3, 7, 11, and 12.
- Any Craps — One-roll bet on 2, 3, or 12.
- Hop Bet — One-roll bet on a specific dice combination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet in craps?
The Odds bet is the single best bet — it pays true odds with 0% house edge. Of the primary bets, Don't Pass (1.36%) and Pass Line (1.41%) have the lowest house edge. Always take maximum odds behind your line bet to reduce the combined edge below 0.5%.
What is the worst bet in craps?
Any 7 (Big Red) is the worst bet on the table with a 16.67% house edge. For every $100 wagered on Any 7 over time, you'll lose $16.67 on average. Proposition bets like Horn, Hardways, and Any Craps also carry edges of 9-14%.
Why should I bet in multiples of $6 on Place 6 or 8?
Place 6 and Place 8 pay 7:6. If you bet $6, you win $7. If you bet $5, the casino rounds down and you only get $5 (effectively 1:1 instead of 7:6). Betting in multiples of $6 ensures you get the correct payout.
What does "taking odds" mean?
After a point is established, you can place an additional bet behind your Pass Line or Come bet. This "Odds" bet pays at true mathematical odds with zero house edge. It's the only bet in any casino game with no built-in advantage for the house.
How much do craps payouts vary between casinos?
Most standard bets (Pass Line, Place, Hardways) pay the same everywhere. The main differences are: Field bet payouts (some casinos pay triple on 12, others only double), maximum odds allowed (2x, 3-4-5x, 5x, 10x, or even 100x), and whether Buy bet commission is charged on all bets or only winning bets.
Can I use this calculator at the casino?
Yes — this calculator works on any mobile device. While you can't use your phone at the table, you can check payouts between sessions or while watching from the rail. For a quick reference at the table, check our printable craps payout cheat sheet.
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