True Shooting Percentage Calculator
True shooting percentage rates scoring efficiency across twos, threes and free throws in one number. Enter points, field goal attempts and free throw attempts.
Calculate true shooting percentage
Fill in the fields and select Calculate.
What you'll need
To use the true shooting percentage calculator, have these figures ready:
- Points — for example, 28.
- Field goal attempts — for example, 18.
- Free throw attempts — for example, 6.
The calculator then returns the true shooting the moment you press calculate.
How it works
True shooting percentage = points ÷ (2 × (FGA + 0.44 × FTA)) × 100
You enter the points, field goal attempts and free throw attempts, and the calculator returns the true shooting using the formula above.
When to Use
Use the true shooting percentage calculator to get the most complete measure of shooting efficiency in basketball. TS% accounts for two-point field goals, three-point field goals, and free throws, giving a single number that captures total scoring efficiency. It is the preferred efficiency metric for NBA analysts and is used to compare players across positions and eras.
What the result tells you
True shooting is the best single measure of scoring efficiency, because it values twos, threes and free throws by what they are worth. A figure around 55 percent is good and the most efficient scorers top 60. Read it with usage, since scoring efficiently on a heavy workload is far harder and more valuable than doing so on a light one.
Benchmarks & Interpretation
Here is how typical results are categorized and interpreted:
| Value / Range | Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Below 50% | Inefficient | The player is scoring below average efficiency. Shot selection or technique needs work. |
| 50 – 54% | Below average | Room for improvement but not critically inefficient. |
| 54 – 58% | Average | League-average efficiency. A solid foundation. |
| 58 – 62% | Good | Above-average efficiency. The player is getting good shots and converting well. |
| 62%+ | Elite | Outstanding efficiency. Only the best scorers sustain this level. |
Pro Tips & Advice
To improve your true shooting percentage, focus on shot selection — eliminate low-percentage long two-pointers in favour of shots at the rim and three-pointers. Drawing fouls is a major TS% booster because free throws are high-efficiency scoring opportunities. Practise attacking the basket and creating contact. Players like James Harden built their offensive game around drawing fouls and shooting threes, which is the recipe for elite TS%. Also, be willing to pass up a contested shot for a better look — an extra pass often creates a more efficient scoring opportunity.
Step by step
- Enter the points.
- Enter the field goal attempts.
- Enter the free throw attempts.
- Select Calculate to read the true shooting.
Worked example
A player with 28 points on 18 field goal attempts and 6 free throw attempts has a true shooting of 28 ÷ (2 × 20.64) × 100, about 67.8 percent.
Frequently asked questions
How is the true shooting percentage worked out?
True shooting percentage = points ÷ (2 × (FGA + 0.44 × FTA)) × 100. True shooting percentage rates scoring efficiency across twos, threes and free throws in one number. Enter points, fiel…
Why the 0.44 on free throws?
Not every free throw ends a possession, since some come in pairs or with an and one. The 0.44 factor estimates how many possessions the free throws actually used.
How is TS% calculated?
True Shooting Percentage = Points / (2 × (FGA + 0.44 × FTA)). The 0.44 factor estimates the number of possessions used by free throw attempts, accounting for and-ones, technical foul shots, and flagrant foul shots.
What is the NBA average TS%?
The NBA league average TS% is approximately 56-58% in recent seasons. It has been trending upward as teams take more three-pointers and fewer mid-range two-pointers.
How accurate is the True Shooting 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 True Shooting 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.