1. What is Effective Field Goal Percentage?

Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%) is a basketball statistic that adjusts field goal percentage to account for the fact that three-point field goals are worth more than two-point field goals.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the eFG% formula:

Where:

• Field Goals — Total field goals made (including three-pointers)
• Three Pointers — Three-point field goals made
• Attempts — Total field goal attempts

Explanation: The formula gives three-pointers 50% more weight than two-pointers since they're worth 50% more points.

3. Importance of eFG%

Details: eFG% is a key metric in basketball analytics as it provides a more complete picture of shooting efficiency than traditional field goal percentage by accounting for the added value of three-point shots.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the total field goals made, three-pointers made, and total attempts. All values must be non-negative integers, and attempts must be greater than zero.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why use eFG% instead of regular FG%?
A: eFG% accounts for the fact that three-pointers are worth more points, giving a better measure of shooting efficiency.

Q2: What is a good eFG% in basketball?
A: In the NBA, league average is typically around 50-52%. Above 55% is considered excellent.

Q3: Does eFG% include free throws?
A: No, eFG% only considers field goal attempts. For a complete picture of scoring efficiency, True Shooting Percentage (TS%) is used.

Q4: Can eFG% be higher than 100%?
A: No, the maximum possible eFG% is 150% (if a player only makes three-pointers and never misses).

Q5: How does eFG% compare to TS%?
A: While eFG% focuses on field goals, TS% incorporates free throws as well, providing the most complete measure of scoring efficiency.