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Shooting Percentage Calculator

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Shooting percentage

40.00%

For general information only — not financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Verify before you rely on it.

How to use the Shooting Percentage Calculator

The Shooting Percentage Calculator works out your shooting percentage in an instant. Enter shots made and shots attempted 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.

  1. Enter the shots made.
  2. Enter the shots attempted.
  3. Read off your shooting percentage — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

Formula

The Shooting Percentage Calculator uses the formula:

Shooting percentage = Shots made ÷ Shots attempted × 100

Worked example

For example, with shots made of 8 and shots attempted of 20, the shooting percentage is 40.00%.

Inputs used
Shots made 8
Shots attempted 20
Results
Shooting percentage 40.00%

Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.

Key terms explained

Percentage
A number expressed as a fraction of 100, written with the % sign.

Frequently asked questions

Divide shots made by shots attempted and multiply by 100. 8 of 20 is a 40% shooting percentage.

It varies by sport and shot type. In basketball, field goal percentages around 45–50% are strong.

Yes. Enter free throws made and attempted to get free throw percentage.

It measures accuracy and efficiency, helping compare players and shot selection.

Enter the shots made. Enter the shots attempted. Read off your shooting percentage — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

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