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.

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