So iv just read that the rule of 4 and 2 is a way to calculate your equity and that anything over 50% is a high raise situation every time I always thought this rule was used to calculate your chance of receiving a possible out on the turn or river have I been an idiot and not realised that the 4 and 2 rule is really a way to calculate both

Hi.
I have never heard of this rule. Please tell me where exactly you read it, or if possible give me a link to this article.
Good luck.

The rule of 4 and 2 was written by Phil Gordon in his book "The Little Green Book"

It is a quick way of working out your percentage odds of completing your draw.

You multiply by 2 when you are on the flop waiting for 1 card, and the same on the turn waiting for the river card.

You only multiply by 4 when opponent is all in.

Flush draw: 9 outs * 2 = 18%
Straight draw: 8 outs * 2 = 16%
Two overcards: 6 outs * 2 = 12%
Two pair going for a full house: 4 outs * 2 = 8%
Flush draw, opponent is all in on flop: 9 outs * 4 = 36%
Straight draw, opponent is all in on flop: 8 outs * 4 = 32%

Just remember you will rarely multiply by 4

Hope this helps

I never heard of this rule. So I'm not sure if it's legit or not. And if it is legit. Thanks for the heads up...
Good Morning btw

Good Morning to you too

It is totally applicable rule.The fastest way of calculating your percentage.

I had never seen this rule required by the EVERTONGIRL explanation

Rule 4 and 2 (or rules 2 and 4, call it whatever you want) was invented by Phil Gordon in his book The Little Green Book, which, by the way, is a very good book on the strategy of playing unlimited Texas Hold'em.

Originally Posted by EvertonGirl

The rule of 4 and 2 was written by Phil Gordon in his book "The Little Green Book"

It is a quick way of working out your percentage odds of completing your draw.

You multiply by 2 when you are on the flop waiting for 1 card, and the same on the turn waiting for the river card.

You only multiply by 4 when opponent is all in on the flop.

Flush draw: 9 outs * 2 = 18%
Straight draw: 8 outs * 2 = 16%
Two overcards: 6 outs * 2 = 12%
Two pair going for a full house: 4 outs * 2 = 8%
Flush draw, opponent is all in on flop: 9 outs * 4 = 36%
Straight draw, opponent is all in on flop: 8 outs * 4 = 32%

Just remember you will rarely multiply by 4

Hope this helps

FYP

Originally Posted by EvertonGirl

The rule of 4 and 2 was written by Phil Gordon in his book "The Little Green Book"

It is a quick way of working out your percentage odds of completing your draw.

You multiply by 2 when you are on the flop waiting for 1 card, and the same on the turn waiting for the river card.

You only multiply by 4 when opponent is all in.

Flush draw: 9 outs * 2 = 18%
Straight draw: 8 outs * 2 = 16%
Two overcards: 6 outs * 2 = 12%
Two pair going for a full house: 4 outs * 2 = 8%
Flush draw, opponent is all in on flop: 9 outs * 4 = 36%
Straight draw, opponent is all in on flop: 8 outs * 4 = 32%

Just remember you will rarely multiply by 4

Hope this helps

wise answer!