Guide overview
A practical conversion guide for three common odds formats, with examples that separate profit from total return.
Decimal format
Decimal odds include the stake in the displayed return. Multiply the stake by the price to find the total return on a settled win. For example, MYR 10 at 2.20 returns MYR 22 in total, of which MYR 12 is profit. A losing stake is not returned unless the market rules say it is void.
Fractional and American formats
Fractional odds express profit relative to stake: 6/5 means MYR 6 profit for every MYR 5 staked, with the original stake returned on a win. American prices use a plus sign for the profit on a MYR 100 equivalent stake and a minus sign for the amount needed to make MYR 100 profit. Display conventions vary, so confirm the site’s help text.
Convert before comparing
Convert every quote to one format before comparing prices. Keep the event, market and settlement period identical. A display change never changes the underlying uncertainty, and a price comparison cannot establish that an outcome is safe or likely.