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Effective Field Goal Percentage Calculator.

Calculate effective field-goal percentage from made shots, three-pointers, and attempts.

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Effective field-goal percentage (%): 51.111111

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Use Cases

Player Shooting Efficiency Analysis

Coaches and analysts can use eFG% to evaluate a player's shooting efficiency, especially for players who take many three-pointers. It helps compare players with different shot distributions.

Example: A player with 5 field goals made, 3 three-pointers, and 10 attempts has an eFG% of 65%.

Team Offensive Performance

Basketball enthusiasts can calculate a team's eFG% to assess overall shooting efficiency, which is a key factor in offensive success.

Example: A team with 40 field goals made, 15 three-pointers, and 90 attempts has an eFG% of 52.8%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is effective field-goal percentage (eFG%)?
Effective field-goal percentage (eFG%) is a basketball statistic that adjusts field-goal percentage to account for the fact that three-pointers are worth more than two-pointers. It is calculated as (FGM + 0.5 * 3PM) / FGA, where FGM is field goals made, 3PM is three-pointers made, and FGA is field-goal attempts. This gives a more accurate measure of shooting efficiency.
How do I use this calculator?
Enter the number of field goals made, three-pointers made, and field-goal attempts. The calculator will compute your effective field-goal percentage. Ensure that three-pointers made is less than or equal to field goals made, and attempts is greater than or equal to field goals made.
Why is eFG% better than regular field-goal percentage?
Regular field-goal percentage treats all made shots equally, but three-pointers are worth 50% more points. eFG% adjusts for this by adding an extra 0.5 for each three-pointer made, providing a more accurate reflection of a player's or team's scoring efficiency from the field.

Tips & Common Mistakes

Tips

  • Ensure three-pointers made is not greater than field goals made, as that would be invalid.
  • Field-goal attempts must be at least as large as field goals made; otherwise, the percentage will exceed 100%.
  • Use eFG% in conjunction with other stats like true shooting percentage for a fuller picture of efficiency.
  • For quick comparisons, remember that eFG% of 50% is considered average, while above 55% is excellent.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Entering three-pointers made as a separate count that exceeds field goals made, which is impossible.
  • Using field-goal attempts that are less than field goals made, leading to an eFG% over 100%.
  • Confusing eFG% with true shooting percentage (TS%), which also accounts for free throws.

Last updated: August 13, 2026