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Bowling Economy Rate Calculator
Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device
Verified formula
Private
Economy rate (runs per over)
4.50
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How to use the Bowling Economy Rate Calculator
The Bowling Economy Rate Calculator works out your economy rate (runs per over) in an instant. Enter runs conceded and overs bowled and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.
- Enter the runs conceded.
- Enter the overs bowled.
- Read off your economy rate (runs per over) — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
Formula
The Bowling Economy Rate Calculator uses the formula:
Economy rate (runs per over) = Runs conceded ÷ Overs bowled
Worked example
For example, with runs conceded of 45 and overs bowled of 10, the economy rate (runs per over) is 4.50.
| Runs conceded | 45 |
|---|---|
| Overs bowled | 10 |
| Economy rate (runs per over) | 4.50 |
|---|
Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.
Frequently asked questions
Divide runs conceded by overs bowled. Conceding 45 runs in 10 overs is an economy rate of 4.5 runs per over.
It depends on the format. In one-day cricket, under 5 is good; in T20, under 7 is strong. Lower is always better for the bowler.
Enter overs as a decimal where each ball is a sixth. For example, 9.3 overs is 9.5 in decimal, since 3 balls is half an over.
Economy rate is runs per over, while bowling average is runs per wicket. Economy measures containment; average measures wicket-taking efficiency.
Enter the runs conceded. Enter the overs bowled. Read off your economy rate (runs per over) — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
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