Archery Score Calculator Formula

Understand the math behind the archery score calculator. Each variable explained with a worked example.

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Formulas Used

Average per Arrow

arrow_avg = round(total_points / arrows_shot * 100) / 100

Accuracy %

accuracy_pct = round(total_points / (arrows_shot * max_per_arrow) * 1000) / 10

Perfect Score Would Be

perfect_score = arrows_shot * max_per_arrow

Gap from Perfect

gap_from_perfect = arrows_shot * max_per_arrow - total_points

Variables

VariableDescriptionDefault
total_pointsTotal Points Scored270
arrows_shotArrows Shot30
max_per_arrowMax Points per Arrow10

How It Works

How Archery Scores Work

Scoring Systems

WA (World Archery) Target: Rings score 1-10 from outside to center. X-ring (inner 10) is used for tiebreakers.

NFAA Indoor: Rings score 1-5 from outside to center.

Formula

Arrow Average = Total Points / Arrows Shot

Accuracy % = Total Points / (Arrows x Max per Arrow) x 100

Benchmarks (WA 10-ring, 30 arrows)

  • Beginner: 150-200 (5-7 avg)
  • Intermediate: 200-260 (7-8.7 avg)
  • Advanced: 260-290 (8.7-9.7 avg)
  • Elite: 290-300 (9.7-10 avg)

    • Worked Example

    Calculate score for 270 points on 30 arrows (WA 10-ring target).

    total_points = 270arrows_shot = 30max_per_arrow = 10
    1. 01Arrow average = 270 / 30 = 9.00.
    2. 02Perfect score = 30 x 10 = 300.
    3. 03Accuracy = 270 / 300 x 100 = 90.0%.
    4. 04Gap from perfect = 300 - 270 = 30 points.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is a good archery score?

    For a 30-arrow WA round (max 300), beginners might score 150-200, competitive club archers 250-270, and elite archers 285-300. Scores vary significantly with distance and equipment type.

    What does X count mean?

    The X ring is the inner 10. Both score 10 points, but X count is used as a tiebreaker. An archer with 10 Xs beats an archer with 8 Xs even if both scored 290.

    How is compound scoring different from recurve?

    In compound archery, the inner 10 (X ring) is the only area that scores 10. The outer 10 ring scores 9. This makes compound scoring more demanding at the top level.

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