Bowling Average Calculator

Calculate your bowling average from total pins and games played. Also shows pins needed to reach a target average.

Bowling Average

180.0

Pins Needed Next Game for Target500
Average Pins per Frame18.0

Bowling Average vs Total Pins Knocked Down

How Bowling Average Is Calculated

Formula

Bowling Average = Total Pins / Games Played

Benchmarks

  • Below 100: Beginner
  • 100-140: Casual bowler
  • 140-180: Recreational league
  • 180-210: Competitive league
  • 210-240: Advanced/semi-pro
  • 240+: Professional level
  • A perfect game is 300 pins. The PBA tour average is around 215-225.

    Example Calculation

    A bowler has knocked down 2700 total pins in 15 games and wants a 200 average.

    1. 01Average = 2700 / 15 = 180.0.
    2. 02Pins needed for 200 avg over 16 games = 200 x 16 - 2700 = 3200 - 2700 = 500.
    3. 03The bowler needs a 500 in the next game (impossible), so multiple good games are needed.
    4. 04Average pins per frame = 180 / 10 = 18.0.

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