Bowling Handicap Calculator
Calculate your bowling handicap based on your average, the basis score, and handicap percentage used by your league.
%
Handicap per Game
50 pins
Handicap Score (if you bowl your avg)215
Gap from Basis55 pins
Handicap per Game vs Your Average
How Bowling Handicap Is Calculated
Formula
Handicap = (Basis Score - Your Average) x Handicap Percentage
Common League Settings
Purpose
Handicap levels the playing field so bowlers of different skill levels can compete fairly in leagues and tournaments.
Example Calculation
Calculate handicap for a bowler with a 165 average, basis 220, 90% handicap.
- 01Gap from basis = 220 - 165 = 55 pins.
- 02Handicap = 55 x 90% = 55 x 0.9 = 49.5, rounded to 50 pins.
- 03If the bowler bowls their average (165), the handicap score = 165 + 50 = 215.
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