Field Goal Percentage Calculator
Find shooting percentage from makes and attempts.
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How it works
Field goal percentage measures how efficiently a player shoots, and this calculator computes it. You enter the number of shots made and the number attempted, and it returns the shooting percentage and the number of shots missed. The percentage is makes divided by attempts times 100, a fundamental statistic in basketball and applicable to any sport where you track successful attempts out of total tries. In basketball, field goal percentage reflects how often a player converts their shot attempts, with the league averages varying by position: guards who take many long jumpers shoot lower percentages, while centers scoring near the basket shoot higher, often above 50 percent. A strong overall field goal percentage in professional basketball is typically in the high 40s to low 50s as a percentage. The statistic does not distinguish between two-point and three-point shots, so effective field goal percentage and true shooting percentage are refinements that weight three-pointers and free throws; this calculator computes the basic version. Beyond basketball, the same makes-over-attempts calculation applies to soccer shots on goal, hockey shots, and many other success-rate metrics. Use it to track shooting efficiency over a game or season, compare players, or measure your own practice results. The made shots cannot exceed the attempts. Enter shots made and attempted to find the field goal percentage.
FG% = (shots made / shots attempted) × 100
Field goal percentage is the number of shots made divided by the number attempted, multiplied by 100 to express it as a percentage. It measures shooting efficiency, showing the share of attempts that were successful. The shots missed is simply the attempts minus the makes, and a higher percentage means a more efficient, more accurate shooter overall.
Source:Sports statistics
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How to use this calculator
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Enter shots made and shots attempted.
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Frequently asked questions
How is field goal percentage calculated?
Divide the number of shots made by the number of shots attempted, then multiply by 100. For example, 45 made out of 90 attempted is a 50 percent field goal percentage. The calculator also shows how many shots were missed, which is simply the attempts minus the makes.
What is a good field goal percentage?
It varies by level and position, but in professional basketball a strong overall field goal percentage is roughly in the high 40s to low 50s. Centers who shoot near the basket tend to be higher, often above 50 percent, while perimeter players who take more jump shots are typically lower. Compare within a position for context.
Does field goal percentage count three-pointers?
Basic field goal percentage counts all made and attempted field goals equally, whether two- or three-point shots, so it does not reward the extra value of a three. Effective field goal percentage and true shooting percentage adjust for this by weighting three-pointers and free throws. This calculator computes the basic field goal percentage.
Can I use this for sports other than basketball?
Yes. The calculation of successes divided by attempts applies to any success-rate metric, such as shots on goal in soccer or hockey, or any practice drill where you count makes out of tries. Enter your successful attempts and total attempts to get the percentage, regardless of the specific sport.
Why track shooting percentage?
Shooting percentage measures efficiency, showing how well a player or team converts opportunities rather than just how many points they score. A high percentage indicates good shot selection and accuracy. Coaches, players, and analysts track it to evaluate performance, compare players fairly, and identify areas to improve, making it a core efficiency statistic.