Basketball Efficiency Calculator

Calculate the simple basketball efficiency rating (EFF) that combines positive and negative contributions.

Efficiency Rating

23

FG%50.0%
FT%66.7%
Positive Contributions37

Efficiency Rating vs Points

How Basketball Efficiency Is Calculated

Formula

EFF = (PTS + REB + AST + STL + BLK) - (Missed FG + Missed FT + TOV)

This simple formula sums positive contributions and subtracts negative ones.

Context

An efficiency rating of 15+ per game is very good, and 20+ is All-Star caliber. This is a simpler version of PER (Player Efficiency Rating).

Example Calculation

22 pts, 8 reb, 5 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk, 9/18 FG, 4/6 FT, 3 TOV.

  1. 01Positive = 22 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 1 = 37
  2. 02Missed FG = 18 - 9 = 9
  3. 03Missed FT = 6 - 4 = 2
  4. 04Negative = 9 + 2 + 3 = 14
  5. 05EFF = 37 - 14 = 23

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