Basketball Shooting Percentage
Instantly find your field goal shooting percentage by entering shots made and attempted. Use it after a game or practice session to benchmark your accuracy and track improvement over time.
About this calculator
Shooting percentage is one of the most fundamental statistics in basketball, measuring how efficiently a player converts their shot attempts into made baskets. The formula is straightforward: Shooting % = (Shots Made / Shots Attempted) × 100. A result of 50% means half of all attempts went in, which is considered a solid benchmark for field goals in most competitive levels. This metric applies equally to two-point field goals, three-pointers, or free throws when tracked separately. Coaches and analysts use shooting percentage alongside volume stats (total attempts) to distinguish genuinely efficient scorers from high-volume, low-efficiency ones. Tracking it over multiple games reveals trends in a player's form and shot selection.
How to use
Suppose a player made 9 shots out of 22 attempts in a game. Enter 9 in 'Shots Made' and 22 in 'Shots Attempted'. The calculator computes: (9 / 22) × 100 = 40.9%. That means the player converted roughly 41 out of every 100 shot attempts — slightly below the 45–50% range typical for efficient NBA players. Try entering season totals (e.g., 312 made, 680 attempted) to get your overall season shooting percentage: (312 / 680) × 100 = 45.9%.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good shooting percentage in basketball?
A good field goal percentage depends heavily on position and shot type. For NBA players, 45–50% is considered solid for field goals overall, while 35–38% is respectable for three-point shooting. Centers and power forwards who take high-percentage shots near the rim often exceed 55%. For amateur and recreational players, anything above 40% is generally considered efficient.
How is shooting percentage different from effective field goal percentage?
Shooting percentage (FG%) simply divides made shots by attempted shots, treating all field goals equally. Effective field goal percentage (eFG%) adjusts for the fact that three-pointers are worth more, using the formula eFG% = (FGM + 0.5 × 3PM) / FGA. This makes eFG% a more accurate measure of scoring efficiency in modern basketball, where the three-point shot plays a major role.
Why does tracking shooting percentage over time matter for player development?
Tracking shooting percentage across multiple games or seasons reveals patterns that single-game stats can hide. A player may have a great game but consistently poor form overall, or vice versa. Longitudinal data helps coaches identify whether slumps are statistical noise or signal a genuine mechanical issue. It also motivates players by showing concrete, measurable improvement as their skills develop.