Payout Calculator

A quick tool for tournament directors to generate suggested payout ladders

Tournament details

Enter the Total prize pot, then choose a structure. If you prefer, you can optionally calculate the pot from entries and buy-in.

This is the total amount you want paid out
Needed if you want to calculate the pot automatically
Suggested pays ~10% (auto requires entries)
Balanced A sensible middle ground.
Suggested payout ladder

Enter a total prize pot and pick a structure to generate suggested payouts.

Tips
  • Balanced is a safe default for most weekly tournaments.
  • Top Heavy suits prestige events where 1st should feel meaningful.
  • Flatter keeps more players happy and reduces steep pay jumps.
  • Min-Cash Friendly boosts the lower places without killing the top end.
  • If you want Suggested paid places, make sure you enter Entries.