3-Point Percentage tells you how efficient a shooter is. Here is the simple formula with an example, or use our free 3-point percentage calculator for an instant answer.
How to Calculate 3-Point Percentage: Quick Facts
- Formula: made / attempts x 100.
- Output: a percentage.
- Example: 5 of 12 is 41.7%.
- Works for: one game or a season.
- Shortcut: use the calculator.
The Formula
3-Point Percentage = (shots made divided by shots attempted) multiplied by 100.
Worked Example
If a player makes 5 of 12, that is 5 divided by 12, which is 0.417, or 41.7 percent.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you calculate 3-point percentage?
Divide makes by attempts and multiply by 100. For 5 of 12 that is 41.7 percent.
Is 3-point percentage the same for a game and a season?
Yes, the formula is identical. For a season you total all makes and all attempts, then divide.
Does a missed shot count as an attempt?
Yes. Attempts include every shot of that type, made or missed.
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