Convert 5/1 Fractional to Decimal Odds (6.00)

American
+500
Decimal
6.00
Fractional
5/1
Implied Prob.
16.7%

Payout Table — 5/1 Odds

Bet SizeProfitTotal Payout
£10.00+£50.00£60.00
£25.00+£125.00£150.00
£50.00+£250.00£300.00
£100.00+£500.00£600.00
£250.00+£1250.00£1500.00
£500.00+£2500.00£3000.00

What Does 5/1 Mean?

A 5/1 longshot — bet £10 to win £50 profit. Equivalent to +500 American or 6.00 decimal. The classic 'outside shot' in horse racing with a realistic upset chance.

At 5/1 odds, the implied probability is 16.7%. A £100 bet returns £600.00 total — that's £500.00 profit plus your £100 stake.

In decimal format, 5/1 equals 6.00. In fractional format, it's 5/1. And in American format, it's +500.

Related Conversions

4/1

+400 · 5.00 · 4/1 · 20.0%

10/1

+1000 · 11.00 · 10/1 · 9.1%

3/1

+300 · 4.00 · 3/1 · 25.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5/1 in decimal odds?
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5/1 fractional odds equals 6.00 in decimal format. For every £1 bet, your total return is £6.00.
What is 5/1 in American odds?
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5/1 fractional odds equals +500 in American format. The implied probability is 16.7%.
How much do I win on a £100 bet at 5/1?
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A £100 bet at 5/1 pays £600.00 total — that's £500.00 profit plus your £100 stake back.
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