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eFG Calculator
Calculate Effective Field Goal Percentage for basketball performance analysis
Calculate Effective Field Goal Percentage
Field Goals Made
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shots
Field Goal Attempts
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attempts
Quick Example
2-Point Made:105
3-Point Made:36
2-Point Attempts:245
3-Point Attempts:55
eFG%:53.0%
NBA 2021-22 eFG% Leaders
1. Utah Jazz56.4%
2. Golden State55.4%
3. Charlotte54.2%
4. Chicago54.1%
5. Phoenix53.9%
Understanding Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%)
What is eFG%?
Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%) is an advanced basketball statistic that measures shooting efficiency while accounting for the fact that 3-point field goals are worth 50% more than 2-point field goals. It provides a more accurate representation of a player's shooting value.
Why Use eFG%?
- •Accounts for the added value of 3-point shots
- •Better measure than traditional FG% for modern basketball
- •Essential for player evaluation and team analysis
- •Used by NBA analysts and advanced metrics
eFG% Formula
eFG% = (FGM + 0.5 × 3PM) / FGA × 100
- FGM: Total field goals made (2-point + 3-point)
- 3PM: 3-point field goals made
- FGA: Total field goal attempts
- 0.5: Adjustment factor for 3-point value
Performance Guidelines
Excellent (55%+)Elite NBA level
Very Good (50-54%)Above average
Good (45-49%)Average NBA
Fair (40-44%)Below average
Poor (<40%)Needs improvement
Strategic Insights
- •Players with high 3-point volume can have eFG% higher than traditional FG%
- •Centers typically have higher eFG% due to close-range shots
- •Guards who shoot many 3s need higher accuracy to maintain good eFG%
Related Metrics
- •True Shooting %: Includes free throws for complete shooting efficiency
- •Field Goal %: Traditional shooting percentage without 3-point adjustment
- •3P%: Specifically measures 3-point shooting accuracy
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