Effective Field Goal Percentage Calculator calculator can be used to calculate a more accurate field goal percentage that accounts for the additional value of 3-point field goals compared to 2-point field goals in basketball.
Learn how to use the Effective Field Goal Percentage Calculator calculator and its working principles
Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%) is a more accurate measure of shooting efficiency than the traditional Field Goal Percentage (FG%). It accounts for the additional value of 3-point field goals compared to 2-point field goals.
If a player makes 10 field goals (including 5 three-pointers) in 25 attempts, the calculation would be:
eFG% = (10 + 0.5 * 5) / 25 = 7 / 25 = 0.28 or 28%
eFG% provides a more accurate representation of shooting efficiency by giving credit for the difficulty of making 3-point shots. It's widely used in basketball analytics to compare players and teams objectively.