📖 Overview

Calculate TS% which accounts for the value of all scoring methods including free throws.

It is more comprehensive than field goal percentage alone and is widely used in modern basketball analytics.

🧪 Example Scenarios

Use these default and higher-pressure example inputs to explore how sensitive this calculator is before using your real numbers.

ExampleExample: 500 points, 400 field goal attempts, and 200 free throw attempts gives 500 / (2 x (400 + 0.44 x 200)) = 51.23% true shooting.
InputBase CaseHigher Pressure Case
Points Scored500575
FG Attempts400460
FT Attempts200230

⚙️ How It Works

This calculator applies a direct math model based on the inputs above.

💡This calculator is scenario-based. Better input quality leads to better decision quality.

Quick Reference

InputExample Value
Points Scored500
FG Attempts400
FT Attempts200

When To Use This

  • Use this tool when you need a fast decision during active planning or execution.
  • Use this before committing money, time, or tradeoffs that are hard to reverse.
  • Use this to compare options using the same assumptions across scenarios.

Edge Cases To Watch

  • Results can be misleading if key inputs are missing, stale, or unrealistic.
  • Very small or very large values may amplify rounding effects and interpretation risk.
  • If assumptions change mid-decision, recalculate before acting.

Common Mistakes

  • Using field goal percentage as a scoring efficiency measure.
  • Forgetting free throw attempts in the denominator.
  • Comparing players across roles without considering shot difficulty and usage.

Practical Tips

💡 Validate units before comparing scenarios.
💡 Run multiple values to understand sensitivity.
💡 Use outputs as estimates, not guarantees.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ What is a good true shooting percentage?

Context matters, but many modern basketball analyses treat roughly 58% or better as efficient for high-volume scorers.

❓ Why does the formula use 0.44 for free throws?

The 0.44 factor estimates how free throw attempts convert into possessions because not every free throw trip uses one full possession.

❓ Is true shooting better than field goal percentage?

For scoring efficiency, yes. It accounts for two-pointers, three-pointers, and free throws in one metric.

❓ Is this output exact?

It is a fast estimate based on provided inputs and model assumptions.

❓ Can I compare different scenarios?

Yes, this tool is designed for quick side-by-side checks.