What Is Field Goal Percentage?
Field goal percentage (FG%) is one of the most common efficiency stats in basketball. It measures how often a player or team converts their field goal attempts into made baskets. A field goal is any shot from the floor — layups, dunks, mid-range jumpers and two- or three-point shots — but excludes free throws. The higher the percentage, the more efficient the shooter.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter the number of field goals made and the number of field goals attempted, then read off the FG%. The calculator also breaks down how many shots were missed so you can see the full shooting line at a glance.
The Formula Explained
The formula is simple:
$$\text{FG\%} = 100 \times \frac{\text{Made}}{\text{Attempted}}$$You divide makes by attempts to get a fraction of success, then multiply by 100 to express it as a percentage. In NBA box scores this value is often shown as a decimal (e.g. .533) rather than a percent (53.3%), but they represent the same thing.
Worked Example
Suppose a player goes 8-for-15 from the field. Plug in Made = 8 and Attempted = 15:
$$\text{FG\%} = 100 \times \frac{8}{15} = 53.33\%$$That player converted just over half of their attempts and missed 7 shots — a solid, efficient night.
FAQ
Does FG% include three-pointers? Yes. Both two-point and three-point shots count as field goal attempts. Three-point percentage (3P%) is tracked separately, but every made three also counts toward total FG%.
Does FG% include free throws? No. Free throws are tracked separately as free throw percentage (FT%) and never count as field goals.
What is a good FG%? League average in the NBA is typically around 46–47%. Players above 50% are very efficient, often big men who shoot near the rim, while perimeter players average lower because they take more difficult, longer-range shots.
