Three-Point Percentage Calculator
Calculate a basketball 3-point percentage.
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How it works
Three-point percentage (3P%) measures how accurately a basketball player shoots from beyond the arc, and this calculator computes it. You enter the number of three-pointers made and attempted, and it returns the three-point percentage. The calculation divides makes by attempts and multiplies by 100, showing the share of long-range attempts that went in. The three-point shot has become central to modern basketball, so 3P% is one of the most watched shooting stats. In the NBA, the league average hovers around 36 percent, a good shooter hits 37 to 40 percent, and elite marksmen exceed 40 percent, with the best approaching or topping 45 percent in strong seasons. Because a three-pointer is worth 50 percent more than a two-pointer, a lower three-point percentage can still be efficient: making 40 percent of threes produces the same points per shot as making 60 percent of twos. That is why teams increasingly prioritize three-point shooting. The same calculation applies to any level of play and to a single game, season, or career. It works for field goal percentage and free throw percentage too, just with the relevant makes and attempts. This calculator is handy for players, coaches, and fans tracking shooting. Enter the threes made and attempted to calculate the three-point percentage.
3P% = three-pointers made ÷ three-pointers attempted × 100
Three-point percentage is the number of three-pointers made divided by the number attempted, then multiplied by 100. It measures shooting accuracy from beyond the three-point line, with a higher percentage indicating a more efficient long-range shooter over a game, a season, or a career.
Source:Basketball statistics
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How to use this calculator
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Enter three-pointers made and three-pointers attempted.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate three-point percentage?
Divide the number of three-pointers made by the number attempted, then multiply by 100. A player who makes 40 of 100 three-point attempts shoots 40.0 percent. It measures long-range shooting accuracy and works for a single game, a season, or a career, using whatever makes and attempts you enter.
What is a good three-point percentage?
In the NBA, the league average is around 36 percent. A good shooter hits 37 to 40 percent, elite shooters exceed 40 percent, and the very best approach or top 45 percent in strong seasons. Standards are lower at amateur levels. Because threes are worth more, even a 35 to 40 percent shooter is valuable.
Why is a lower three-point percentage still efficient?
A three-pointer is worth 50 percent more than a two-pointer, so a lower make rate can produce equal or better scoring. Making 40 percent of threes yields 1.2 points per shot, the same as making 60 percent of twos. This math is why modern offenses emphasize the three-point shot even though it goes in less often than a layup.
Does this work for field goal and free throw percentage?
Yes. The same makes-divided-by-attempts calculation gives field goal percentage (all shots) and free throw percentage (free throws) — just enter the relevant makes and attempts. Only the type of shot changes; the formula is identical. So this calculator can compute any basketball shooting percentage by using the appropriate made and attempted numbers.
How has the three-pointer changed basketball?
The three-point shot has transformed strategy, with teams taking far more threes than in past decades because of their higher point value. This has spread the floor, increased scoring, and made accurate long-range shooting a premium skill. As a result, three-point percentage and three-point volume are now central to evaluating players and offenses.