What is eFG (Effective Field Goal Percentage)?
eFG represents the actual percentage of scoring field goals by a player or team in a basketball match or season. As there are 2-point and 3-point field goals, the eFG% accounts for the varying difficulty levels of these shots.
How to Calculate eFG%
To find the effective field goal percentage:
- Enter the number of 2-point field goals scored.
- Insert the number of 3-point field goals scored.
- Fill in the number of 2-point field goal attempts.
- Enter the number of 3-point field goal attempts.
The eFG calculator will provide:
- Total field goals scored.
- Total field goal attempts.
- 2-Point field goal percentage.
- 3-Point field goal percentage.
- Effective field goal percentage.
- Total points scored.
Example: Using the eFG Calculator
Estimate the effective field goal percentage for a team with 300 field goal attempts, scoring 105 2-point field goals and 36 3-point field goals. Use 245 and 55 as the 2-point and 3-point field goal attempts, respectively.
Input:
- 2-Point Field Goals: 105
- 3-Point Field Goals: 36
- 2-Point Attempts: 245
- 3-Point Attempts: 55
Output:
- Total FGs Scored: 141
- Total FG Attempts: 300
- 2-Point FG%: 42.86%
- 3-Point FG%: 65.45%
- Effective FG%: 53%
- Total Points Scored: 318
An eFG% of 53 is excellent, surpassing the highest eFG% for the NBA 2021-22 season (56.4%).
FAQs
1. What is Effective Field Goal Percentage?
Effective Field Goal Percentage is a metric considering the difficulty of scoring 3-point field goals, combining both 2-point and 3-point field goals.
2. How to Calculate eFG%?
Divide the number of 3-point field goals scored by 2, add it to the total field goals, and then divide the sum by total field goal attempts.
3. What is a Good eFG%?
A good eFG% varies by player position. Around 50% or higher is considered good for players closer to the basket, while 40% is commendable for those mainly taking 3-point shots.
4. Best eFG% in NBA 21-22 Season?
The Utah Jazz led with an eFG% of 56.4%, followed by Golden State (55.4%), Charlotte (54.2%), Chicago (54.1%), and Phoenix (53.9%).