Field Goal Percentage Calculator
Field goal percentage is the share of shots a player makes. Enter makes and attempts.
Calculate field goal percentage
Fill in the fields and select Calculate.
What you'll need
To use the field goal percentage calculator, have these figures ready:
- Field goals made — for example, 9.
- Field goals attempted — for example, 18.
The calculator then returns the field goal percentage the moment you press calculate.
How it works
Field goal percentage = field goals made ÷ field goals attempted × 100
You enter the field goals made and field goals attempted, and the calculator returns the field goal percentage using the formula above.
When to Use
Use the field goal percentage calculator to measure a basketball player's shooting accuracy from the field. FG% is one of the core efficiency metrics in basketball and is used by coaches to evaluate shot selection, by analysts to compare players, and by scouts to project shooting ability at higher levels of competition.
What the result tells you
Field goal percentage shows how often shots fall, but it treats a three and a layup the same. A guard who shoots from distance will post a lower percentage than a centre who finishes at the rim, even if the guard is the better scorer. For a fair comparison across shot types, use true shooting or effective field goal percentage.
Benchmarks & Interpretation
Here is how typical results are categorized and interpreted:
| Value / Range | Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Below 40% | Poor | Inefficient shooting. The player may be taking bad shots or has technique issues. |
| 40 – 45% | Below average | Room for improvement. Common for volume shooters or perimeter players. |
| 45 – 50% | Average | A solid shooting percentage for most positions. |
| 50 – 55% | Good | Above-average efficiency, especially for guards and wings. |
| 55%+ | Excellent | Elite shooting efficiency, often seen in centres and bigs who score near the basket. |
Pro Tips & Advice
Improving field goal percentage requires better shot selection as much as better shooting technique. Identify your high-percentage zones on the court and work to get shots there. Avoid contested long two-pointers — analytics show they are the least efficient shot in basketball. In practice, focus on game-speed shooting drills rather than casual spot-up shooting. Track your FG% by zone (paint, mid-range, three-point) to identify which areas need the most work.
Step by step
- Enter the field goals made.
- Enter the field goals attempted.
- Select Calculate to read the field goal percentage.
Worked example
A player who makes 9 of 18 shots is at 9 ÷ 18 × 100, which is 50 percent.
Frequently asked questions
How is the field goal percentage worked out?
Field goal percentage = field goals made ÷ field goals attempted × 100. Field goal percentage is the share of shots a player makes. Enter makes and attempts.
Does this include three pointers?
Plain field goal percentage counts every shot from the floor equally. To value the extra point from deep, use true shooting or effective field goal percentage.
Why is FG% considered limited as a metric?
FG% treats all shots equally — a three-pointer and a layup are both worth 1.0 in the percentage. This is why true shooting percentage (TS%), which accounts for three-pointers and free throws, is considered a more complete measure of shooting efficiency.
What is a good FG% for a point guard?
A good FG% for a point guard is around 44-48%. Point guards shoot from further away on average than bigs, so their percentages are naturally lower. Elite point guards like Stephen Curry combine volume with efficiency.
How accurate is the Field Goal Percentage Calculator?
The tool applies the standard formula exactly, so the result is only as accurate as the figures you enter. Double check your inputs, since a wrong number going in gives a wrong number coming out.
Is the Field Goal Percentage Calculator free to use?
Yes. Every tool on GamersZone is free, with no account and no limit on how many times you calculate. The maths runs in your browser, so the numbers you enter are never sent to a server or stored.
How we calculate this
This tool applies the standard formula shown above. The calculation runs entirely in your browser, so the figures you enter are never stored.