What is true shooting percentage?
A scoring-efficiency measure that credits the extra value of three-pointers and free throws, unlike plain field-goal percentage. It answers how well a player turns shooting chances into points.
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Points Impact Calculator
Measure scoring efficiency with true shooting percentage, which credits threes and free throws — the standard way to judge how well points are earned.
TS% = PTS / (2 × (FGA + 0.44 × FTA)) × 100
Frequently asked questions
Why the 0.44 for free throws?
Because not every free throw is a separate trip to the line (some come in pairs, and-ones, or technicals). The 0.44 factor is the standard estimate of free-throw possessions used across the NBA.
What counts as a good true shooting percentage?
Around 55% is solid and roughly 60% or above is elite for a high-volume scorer. It varies by role and era, so compare like with like.
Why is this better than points per game?
Because scoring a lot while missing a lot hurts the team. True shooting shows whether the points came efficiently, which points-per-game hides.
Is this a real, standard metric?
Yes. True shooting percentage is widely used by analysts and broadcasters as the headline scoring-efficiency stat.