What Is Free Throw Percentage?
Free throw percentage (FT%) measures how often a basketball player successfully makes their free throws — the uncontested shots awarded after a foul. It is one of the simplest yet most telling efficiency stats in basketball, used at every level from youth leagues to the NBA. A higher FT% means a more reliable scorer when the game slows down and points come straight from the line.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter the number of free throws you made and the number you attempted, then read your percentage instantly. The calculator also shows how many shots you missed. Use it to track a single game, a season total, or to compare players. Attempts must be greater than zero to produce a percentage.
The Formula Explained
The math is straightforward:
$$\text{FT\%} = \frac{\text{Free Throws Made}}{\text{Free Throws Attempted}} \times 100$$
You divide makes by attempts to get a fraction, then multiply by 100 to express it as a percentage. The result ranges from 0% (missed everything) to 100% (made everything).
Worked Example
Suppose a player goes 8-for-10 from the line. Divide 8 by 10 to get 0.8, then multiply by 100: $$0.8 \times 100 = 80\%$$ The player missed 2 free throws, finishing the game shooting 80% from the stripe — a solid performance.
FAQ
What is a good free throw percentage? At the professional level, anything above 80% is considered good, and elite shooters top 90%. For amateurs, 70% is respectable.
Do missed-and-rebounded shots count? No. Only awarded free throw attempts count toward FT%; field goals are tracked separately.
What if I attempted zero free throws? Percentage is undefined with zero attempts, so the calculator returns 0% until you enter at least one attempt.
