Asian Odds Converter: Hong Kong, Indonesian & Malay Odds
Convert odds between six formats instantly: American, Decimal, Fractional, Hong Kong, Indonesian, and Malay. This is the most comprehensive odds converter available online, built specifically for bettors who play across Asian and Western sportsbooks.
Asian Odds Converter
Convert between 6 odds formats: American, Decimal, Fractional, Hong Kong, Indonesian & Malay.
How to Use the Asian Odds Converter
Select your input format from the dropdown, enter your odds value, and all six formats will be calculated instantly. The converter also displays the implied probability, potential payout, and profit for a $100 stake.
Most odds converters online only support American, Decimal, and Fractional formats. If you bet with Asian sportsbooks like SBOBET, Dafabet, 188BET, or any platform serving the Southeast Asian or East Asian markets, you need to understand Hong Kong, Indonesian, and Malay odds. This tool bridges that gap.
Understanding the 6 Odds Formats
American Odds (Moneyline)
The standard format in the United States. Favorites are shown as negative numbers (e.g., -150 means bet $150 to win $100), while underdogs are positive (e.g., +200 means bet $100 to win $200). The break-even point is -100/+100.
Decimal Odds
The global standard used by most European and international sportsbooks. Decimal odds represent the total return per $1 staked, including your original stake. 2.50 means you receive $2.50 back for every $1 bet (profit of $1.50). Any value above 1.00 is valid. The closer to 1.00, the stronger the favorite.
Fractional Odds
Traditional British format displayed as a fraction. 5/2 means you win $5 for every $2 staked. 1/3 means you win $1 for every $3 staked (a strong favorite). Common in UK horse racing and Premier League betting.
Hong Kong Odds
The simplest Asian format. Hong Kong odds show your net profit on a 1-unit stake. HK 0.91 means you profit $0.91 for every $1 bet (equivalent to Decimal 1.91). Hong Kong odds are always positive and equal to Decimal minus 1. This format is used by the Hong Kong Jockey Club and various Asian sportsbooks.
Indonesian Odds
Similar to American odds but on a base-1 scale instead of base-100. Positive Indonesian odds show profit per 1-unit stake (e.g., Indo +1.50 means $1.50 profit on a $1 bet, equivalent to Decimal 2.50). Negative Indonesian odds show how much you must stake to win 1 unit (e.g., Indo -1.50 means bet $1.50 to win $1, equivalent to Decimal 1.667). Indonesian odds are the standard format across most Southeast Asian sportsbooks.
Malay Odds
The most confusing Asian format for Western bettors, but widely used in Malaysia, Singapore, and across Southeast Asia. Positive Malay odds (0 to +1) represent underdogs and show profit on a 1-unit stake. Negative Malay odds (-1 to 0) represent favorites and show how much you risk to win 1 unit. Malay +0.80 = Decimal 1.80 (underdog). Malay -0.80 = Decimal 2.25 (favorite from the other side). The key distinction: positive and negative Malay odds are viewed from opposite perspectives.
Conversion Reference Table
Here are some common odds equivalents across all six formats:
| American | Decimal | Fractional | Hong Kong | Indonesian | Malay | Implied Prob |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -200 | 1.50 | 1/2 | 0.50 | -2.00 | +0.50 | 66.7% |
| -150 | 1.667 | 2/3 | 0.667 | -1.50 | +0.667 | 60.0% |
| -110 | 1.909 | 10/11 | 0.909 | -1.10 | +0.909 | 52.4% |
| +100 | 2.00 | 1/1 | 1.00 | +1.00 | -1.00 | 50.0% |
| +150 | 2.50 | 3/2 | 1.50 | +1.50 | -0.667 | 40.0% |
| +300 | 4.00 | 3/1 | 3.00 | +3.00 | -0.333 | 25.0% |
Why Asian Odds Formats Matter
Asian sportsbooks consistently offer better odds (lower margins) than Western books. The average bookmaker margin on SBOBET is 2-4%, compared to 5-8% on Western sportsbooks. If you only use American or Decimal formats, you are limiting yourself to higher-margin Western books and leaving money on the table.
Understanding Indonesian and Malay odds opens access to platforms that serve hundreds of millions of bettors across Southeast Asia, where betting markets are deeper and more competitive for certain sports, especially football (soccer), badminton, and table tennis.
Bookmaker Margin Explained
The margin calculator at the bottom of the tool lets you enter decimal odds for both sides of a market to see the bookmaker’s overround. In a fair market, the probabilities would sum to exactly 100%. The bookmaker’s margin is how much above 100% they sum to. For example, if Team A is 1.91 and Team B is 1.91, the implied probabilities sum to 104.7% — meaning a 4.7% margin. Lower is better for bettors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Hong Kong and Indonesian odds?
Hong Kong odds are always positive and simply show net profit per unit staked (Decimal minus 1). Indonesian odds use positive/negative like American odds: positive for underdogs (profit per unit staked) and negative for favorites (stake needed to win 1 unit). For underdogs where decimal odds are 2.0 or above, HK and Indonesian positive values are the same. They diverge for favorites.
How do Malay odds work for favorites vs underdogs?
Malay odds are bounded between -1 and +1. Positive values (0 to +1) represent underdogs and show profit on a 1-unit stake (like HK odds for events under Decimal 2.0). Negative values (-1 to 0) represent favorites from the opposite perspective — they show how much you win per unit risked. Malay -0.50 means you risk $1 to win $0.50 if the favorite wins, which is equivalent to Decimal 3.00 odds (a large underdog in the other direction).
Which format should I use?
Use whatever format your sportsbook displays. Decimal odds are the easiest for calculating payouts (stake times odds = total return). For comparing across books, decimal is the universal standard. This converter lets you instantly see the equivalent no matter what format you start with.
Are Asian odds better than Western odds?
Asian sportsbooks generally offer tighter margins (lower overround), which means better value for bettors. On a standard football match, you might see 1.93/1.93 on SBOBET vs 1.87/1.87 on a Western book. That 6-cent difference per side adds up significantly over hundreds of bets.
Can I convert odds to implied probability?
Yes. The implied probability is displayed automatically when you convert any odds value. The formula is: Implied Probability = 1 / Decimal Odds. Note that implied probabilities from bookmaker odds always sum to more than 100% due to the bookmaker margin.