1. What is Field Goal Percentage?

Field Goal Percentage (FG%) is a basketball statistic that measures a player's or team's shooting efficiency by calculating the percentage of successful field goal attempts.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the FG% formula:

Where:

• Field Goals Made — Number of successful shots
• Field Goals Attempted — Total number of shots taken

Explanation: The formula calculates what percentage of shots were successful out of all shots attempted.

3. Importance of FG% in Basketball

Details: FG% is a key metric for evaluating shooting efficiency. Higher percentages indicate more efficient scorers. NBA players typically range from 40-50% FG%.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of field goals made and attempted (both must be positive numbers, and attempts must be greater than 0).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's considered a good FG% in basketball?
A: In the NBA, 45-50% is good for guards, 50-55% for forwards, and 55-60% for centers. College percentages are typically lower.

Q2: Does FG% include 3-point shots?
A: Yes, FG% includes all field goal attempts (both 2-point and 3-point shots). For 3-point specific efficiency, see 3P%.

Q3: Why is FG% important for player evaluation?
A: It shows shooting efficiency - how many shots a player needs to take to score points, which affects team offense.

Q4: What's the difference between FG% and eFG%?
A: eFG% (effective FG%) accounts for the extra value of 3-pointers by giving them 1.5x weight in the calculation.

Q5: Can FG% be over 100%?
A: No, since it's a percentage of successful attempts, the maximum possible is 100% (made all attempts).