True Shooting Percentage Calculator
Calculate True Shooting Percentage (TS%) — the most complete shooting efficiency metric in basketball, accounting for 2-pointers, 3-pointers, and free throws.
Reviewed October 7, 2026 Runs in your browser — inputs are never stored
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About the True Shooting Percentage Calculator
The true shooting percentage calculator measures scoring efficiency including threes and free throws: TS% = points ÷ (2 × (FGA + 0.44 × FTA)). The 0.44 factor estimates how many free throws make up one possession. League average is about 57%.
How to use it
- 1Enter points scored.
- 2Enter field-goal attempts.
- 3Enter free-throw attempts and press Calculate.
Worked example
25 points on 18 field-goal attempts and 6 free-throw attempts give 25 ÷ (2 × 20.64) ≈ 60.6%.
How it works
Formula
TS% = Points ÷ (2 × (FGA + 0.44 × FTA))
Common use cases
- Comparing scoring efficiency
- Player evaluation
- Analytics and scouting
Frequently asked questions
A:TS% measures overall shooting efficiency accounting for all three scoring methods.
A:TS% = Points ÷ (2 × (FGA + 0.44 × FTA)).
A:Above 62% is elite; 58% is above average; 54% is average for the NBA.
A:The 0.44 constant approximates what fraction of an FTA possession is used, accounting for and-ones and technical fouls.
A:DeAndre Jordan and other high-efficiency centers top career TS% lists, while Kevin Durant leads among high-volume scorers.
Reviewed for accuracy · Last updated October 7, 2026
Formulas follow published sports-science literature and official league definitions (Karvonen heart rate reserve, Cooper and Bruce protocols, MET compendium values, and standard baseball, cricket, and basketball statistics).
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