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Bankroll calculator:
your unit size in one tap.

Enter the money you have set aside for betting and pick a risk level. We show the exact stake for every bet. Small, steady bets help you ride out a bad run. No sign-up.

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Your 1-unit stake
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This is your standard bet size
Most on one bet (5 units)
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Stake per bet
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Units in bankroll
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Bet the same amount each time. Put 1 unit on a normal bet and up to 5 units on the bets you like most. Never raise your stake to chase losses.

Now put the plan to work

You have your unit size. Use it on today's free picks. Each one shows the price and what $10 returns.

How to use it

1

Enter your bankroll

The total you have set aside for betting. Only money you can afford to lose, kept apart from everyday money.

2

Pick your risk level

Conservative (1%) rides out long losing runs. Standard (2%) is the default. Aggressive (3%) grows faster but stings harder.

3

Bet in units

Put 1 unit on a normal bet, up to 5 on the bets you like most, and work it out again when your bankroll changes.

Worked example: $1,000 bankroll, Standard (2%)

1 unit (2% of bankroll)
$20.00
Standard play stake
1 unit · $20.00
Max single bet (5 units)
$100.00
Units in bankroll
50 units
Survives a losing run of
~50 flat bets

Bankroll:
quick answers

What is a unit?

A fixed percentage of your bankroll used as your standard stake — usually 1–3%. It keeps your sizing consistent so one bad night can't blow up your bankroll.

How big should a unit be?

Conservative ≈1%, standard ≈2%, aggressive ≈3%. Smaller units survive losing runs; larger units grow faster but risk ruin.

Should I increase my unit after a loss?

No. Chasing losses by raising your stake is the fastest way to bust a bankroll. Keep flat-staking your unit and recalculate only when your bankroll changes meaningfully.

How does a betting unit calculator work?

It multiplies your bankroll by your risk level. A $500 bankroll at 2% gives a $10 unit, so a normal bet is $10 and your biggest bet (5 units) is $50. When your bankroll moves, enter the new number and the unit moves with it.

What is bankroll management in sports betting?

Setting aside a fixed amount of money for betting, then staking the same small slice of it on every bet. It means a losing week costs you a few units, not the whole bankroll.

How much of my bankroll should I bet per game?

Most bettors stake 1% to 3% of their bankroll per bet. At 2%, it takes 50 straight losses at your normal stake to lose everything, which gives you room to ride out a bad run.

This is a free educational tool, not betting advice or a guarantee of profit. BetBetter is not a bookmaker and does not take bets. Only stake what you can afford to lose, and gamble responsibly. If betting stops being fun, take a break or seek support.

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