Craps Field Bet Calculator

Calculate the house edge and expected value for the Field bet in craps. Compare different payout structures to find the best tables.

Formula:House Edge = 1 - (Expected Return / Bet)

House Edge

2.78%

Win Probability

44.4%

16 ways out of 36

Expected Loss

$0.278

Per bet

$

Amount wagered on the Field

Check your casino's field payouts

Field Bet Layout

2
3
4
9
10
11
12
Yellow = Enhanced payout (2x or 3x) | White = 1:1 payout

All Possible Outcomes

TotalWaysResultPayout
21WIN2:1
32WIN1:1
43WIN1:1
54LOSE-
65LOSE-
76LOSE-
85LOSE-
94WIN1:1
103WIN1:1
112WIN1:1
121WIN3:1
Total3616 Win / 20 Lose

Key Facts

  • •Field wins on: 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12
  • •Field loses on: 5, 6, 7, 8 (20 ways - over half of all outcomes)
  • •Standard edge: 5.56% (double 2 & 12) or 2.78% (triple 12)
  • •One-roll bet: resolved immediately each roll
  • •Look for "triple 12" tables to cut edge in half

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Field bet in craps?

The Field is a one-roll bet that wins on 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, or 12. It loses on 5, 6, 7, or 8. Most wins pay 1:1, while 2 and 12 pay 2:1 or 3:1 depending on the casino.

What is the house edge on the Field bet?

With standard 2:1 on both 2 and 12: 5.56%. With 3:1 on 12 (and 2:1 on 2): 2.78%. With 3:1 on both: 0% (fair bet, very rare).

Why do 5, 6, 7, and 8 lose?

These four numbers have the most ways to be rolled: 5 (4 ways), 6 (5 ways), 7 (6 ways), 8 (5 ways) = 20 total ways. The Field winners only have 16 ways combined, so enhanced payouts on 2 and 12 try to compensate.

Is the Field bet worth playing?

At 2.78% (triple 12), it's reasonable for casual play. At 5.56% (double only), it's worse than Pass Line (1.41%). Always look for tables with triple 12 or triple on both 2 and 12.