Field Goal Percentage Calculator
Calculate FG%, effective field goal percentage (eFG%), 3-point %, 2-point %, and free throw % with full step-by-step formulas.
NBA Shooting % Benchmarks
| Metric | Below Avg | Average | Good | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FG% | < 42% | 42–47% | 47–52% | > 57% |
| eFG% | < 48% | 48–53% | 53–58% | > 62% |
| 3P% | < 30% | 30–36% | 36–40% | > 42% |
| 2P% | < 45% | 45–52% | 52–58% | > 63% |
| FT% | < 65% | 65–75% | 75–85% | > 90% |
Frequently Asked Questions
FG% = (Field Goals Made ÷ Field Goal Attempts) × 100. For example, making 10 of 20 attempts gives FG% = 50%. Free throws are NOT counted in FG%; they have their own percentage (FT% = FTM ÷ FTA × 100).
eFG% = (FGM + 0.5 × 3PM) ÷ FGA. It adjusts raw FG% to give credit for three-pointers being worth 50% more than two-pointers. A player hitting 50% on 2s and another hitting 33% on 3s have the same eFG% (50%), because both score 1.0 point per attempt.
NBA FG% benchmarks: below 42% = below average; 42–47% = average; 47–52% = good; 52–57% = very good; above 57% = elite. Centers typically have higher FG% due to short-range attempts; guards and wings typically shoot 42–50%. Compare by position and shot type for the most useful context.
2P% = (FGM − 3PM) ÷ (FGA − 3PA). This isolates non-three-point attempts, which is especially useful for analyzing interior scorers or mid-range shooters. Elite paint scorers typically post 2P% above 60%.
All Shooting Percentage Formulas
FG% = FGM ÷ FGA × 100 — raw shooting accuracy on all field goal attempts.
eFG% = (FGM + 0.5 × 3PM) ÷ FGA × 100 — three-point adjusted field goal efficiency.
3P% = 3PM ÷ 3PA × 100 — accuracy on three-point attempts only.
2P% = (FGM − 3PM) ÷ (FGA − 3PA) × 100 — accuracy on two-point attempts only.
FT% = FTM ÷ FTA × 100 — free throw accuracy.
- The "50/40/90 club" (FG%≥50, 3P%≥40, FT%≥90) is one of basketball's most exclusive efficiency milestones
- eFG% is the most useful single shooting efficiency metric for comparing players across eras