Heinz Calculator
Total outlay = stake per bet x 57
How To Use This Calculator
The Heinz calculator computes returns for all 57 bets that come out of 6 selections: 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 four-folds, 6 five-folds, and 1 six-fold accumulator. No singles, so at least 2 of your 6 picks must win for any return.
Your unit stake is multiplied by 57 to give the total outlay.
Enter the odds for each pick and toggle won or lost.
See returns broken out by doubles, trebles, four-folds, five-folds, and the six-fold accumulator.
What Is a Heinz?
A Heinz is a UK system bet built from 6 selections. It packages every possible double, treble, four-fold, five-fold, and the single six-fold accumulator into 57 separate bets. There are no singles, so a single winning leg returns nothing on its own.
The bet takes its name from the H. J. Heinz '57 varieties' marketing slogan. It is widely available at UK and Irish bookmakers like Bet365, William Hill, and Paddy Power, and is most commonly seen on UK horse racing cards and weekend football accumulators.
- 15 doubles
- 20 trebles
- 15 four-folds
- 6 five-folds
- 1 six-fold accumulator
- 57 total bets per Heinz
How a Heinz Pays Out
Each of the 57 component bets settles independently. Returns from winning combinations sum together; losing combinations contribute zero. Because there are no singles, you need at least 2 winners to recoup anything at all.
Stake: 1 unit per bet. 6 selections, all winners at decimal odds 2.00.
Doubles: 15 x (2.00 x 2.00) = 60 units
Trebles: 20 x (2.00 x 2.00 x 2.00) = 160 units
Four-folds: 15 x 16 = 240 units
Five-folds: 6 x 32 = 192 units
Six-fold: 1 x 64 = 64 units
Total return: 716 units (stake 57)
Profit: 659 units (about 12.6x the total outlay)
If only one selection wins, you collect nothing. Two winners pay out the connecting double only. The combinatorial structure rewards clusters of winners heavily, which is why Heinz bets are popular on cards where the bettor has strong opinions on several races or matches.
Sample Heinz Returns
All scenarios below assume 1 unit stake per bet (57 unit total outlay) with all selections at the same decimal odds.
| Winners | Odds Each | Return | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 of 6 | 2.00 | 0 units | -57 units |
| 2 of 6 | 2.00 | 4 units | -53 units |
| 3 of 6 | 2.00 | 20 units | -37 units |
| 4 of 6 | 2.00 | 80 units | +23 units |
| 5 of 6 | 2.00 | 272 units | +215 units |
| 6 of 6 | 2.00 | 716 units | +659 units |
| 6 of 6 | 3.00 | 11605 units | +11548 units |
Returns are calculated from the combinatorial structure only and exclude any bookmaker all-winners bonus, which is uncommon on Heinz bets at most UK books.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
A 5 unit Heinz costs 285 units total, not 5. Always size your unit stake based on the 57x multiplier before pressing place bet.
Heinz has no singles. One winner returns zero. If you want a single-winner safety net, place a Lucky 63 instead and accept the extra 6 unit cost.
Small differences on each leg compound across 57 component bets. Use an odds comparison tool to lock in the best price on every selection.
The 57x multiplier amplifies bad selections just as fast as good ones. Each leg should be a value bet on its own merits before being added to the Heinz.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Heinz bet?
A Heinz is a UK system bet of 57 wagers across 6 selections: 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 four-folds, 6 five-folds, and 1 six-fold accumulator. There are no singles.
How many bets are in a Heinz?
Exactly 57. Your unit stake is multiplied by 57 to reach the total outlay. A 1 unit Heinz costs 57 units; a 5 unit Heinz costs 285 units.
How many winners do I need to get a return on a Heinz?
At least 2. With only 1 winner you collect nothing because there are no singles. Two winners pay out the connecting double; three winners pay out 3 doubles and 1 treble; and so on up to all 6 winning.
What does a Heinz pay if all six selections win at 2.00?
With a 1 unit stake per bet the return is 716 units against a 57 unit outlay, roughly 12.6x. Returns scale rapidly with higher odds because the six-fold leg multiplies all 6 prices.
Why is it called a Heinz?
The bet is named after the H. J. Heinz Company's '57 varieties' advertising slogan, which appeared on Heinz products from 1896 onwards. The bet contains exactly 57 wagers.
What is the difference between a Heinz and a Lucky 63?
A Lucky 63 has 63 bets from 6 selections because it adds the 6 singles that a Heinz omits. Lucky 63s also often carry bookmaker bonuses such as double odds on a single winner; Heinz bets typically do not.
What is the difference between a Heinz and a Super Heinz?
A Super Heinz adds a 7th selection, growing the bet to 120 wagers (21 doubles, 35 trebles, 35 four-folds, 21 five-folds, 7 six-folds, 1 seven-fold). Same no-singles structure as the Heinz.
Do bookmakers pay Heinz bonuses?
Heinz bets rarely carry the kind of single-winner or all-winners bonuses you see on Lucky 15/31/63. Some UK books occasionally promote percentage bonuses on horse-racing Heinz bets, but always read the bookmaker's small print before staking.
Can I bet a Heinz each-way?
Yes. An each-way Heinz doubles the bet count to 114 (57 win + 57 place), so a 1 unit each-way Heinz costs 114 units. Place legs settle at the win odds reduced by the bookmaker's place fraction, typically 1/4 or 1/5.
Can I bet a Heinz on football or other sports?
Yes. Heinz bets work on any sport with discrete outcomes, including football match winners, tennis matches, NBA moneylines, and golf head-to-heads. They are most associated with UK and Irish racing but are not limited to it.
Are Heinz bets profitable long term?
Only when every selection has positive expected value. The combinatorial structure amplifies your edge if your picks are sharp and amplifies the bookmaker's margin if they are not. Without singles to soften losses, a Heinz on poor picks bleeds the bankroll fast.
What unit stake should I use on a Heinz?
Pick a unit you would happily place 57 times. Most disciplined bettors keep the total Heinz exposure under 1 to 2 percent of bankroll, which puts the unit stake at a small fraction of one percent.
Pro Tip: Validate Each Leg as +EV First
A Heinz only outperforms straight bets when each selection is a value bet on its own. Without singles to cover a single winner, every leg must earn its place. Use our EV Calculator to confirm each pick has positive expected value before staking 57 unit multiples.