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 formula:

Where:

• \( Success \) — Number of successful field goals
• \( Attempts \) — Total number of field goal attempts

Explanation: The formula calculates what percentage of field goal attempts were successful, providing a simple measure of shooting efficiency.

3. Importance of Effective FG%

Details: Effective field goal percentage is a key metric for evaluating player and team shooting performance, as it accounts for all field goal attempts regardless of distance.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of successful field goals and total attempts. Both values must be positive numbers, with attempts greater than zero.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How is this different from regular FG%?
A: Regular FG% treats all field goals equally, while eFG% accounts for the extra value of three-point shots.

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

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

Q4: Why use this instead of points per shot?
A: eFG% presents the data in a percentage format that's more familiar to coaches and players who are used to traditional FG%.

Q5: Can this be used for individual players?
A: Yes, eFG% is commonly used to evaluate individual player shooting efficiency as well as team performance.