What is true shooting percentage?
TS% measures scoring efficiency per shooting possession while correctly valuing threes (worth 1.5× a two) and free throws. It is the single best box-score answer to 'how efficiently does this player score?' and the reason the league average now sits near 56% after decades in the low 50s.
How the calculator works
TS% = PTS ÷ (2 × (FGA + 0.44 × FTA)). The 0.44 coefficient estimates how many free-throw trips consume a possession (excluding And-1s and technicals). The tool also shows points per shooting possession for intuition.
Common use cases
- Judging a 40-point night — 40 on 25 attempts is very different from 40 on 18
- Fantasy analysis: volume on bad efficiency is a trap
- Comparing eras where pace and three-point volume differ wildly
Formula & context
Above 60% is excellent, 65%+ is elite (Durant, Curry territory), and below 52% is a drag on even a high-volume offense. Combine with usage rate: efficiency on low usage is cheap, efficiency at 30% usage is a superstar trait.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good TS%?
League average is around 56%. 60%+ is excellent and 65%+ is elite.
Why 0.44 for free throws?
It estimates possessions used per free-throw attempt, accounting for And-1s that don't consume a possession and two-shot fouls that do.
Does TS% handle turnovers?
No — that is why it pairs with usage rate, which counts them.
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