{"id":225,"date":"2026-05-05T14:30:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T14:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/percentagedecreasecalculator.com\/?page_id=225"},"modified":"2026-05-27T17:48:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T17:48:29","slug":"free-throw-percentage-calculator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/percentagedecreasecalculator.com\/free-throw-percentage-calculator\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Throw Percentage Calculator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"free-throw-percentage-calculator\">\n  <style>\n    #free-throw-percentage-calculator {\n      max-width: 420px;\n      margin: 20px auto;\n      padding: 20px;\n      border-radius: 12px;\n      background: #f5f5f5;\n      border: 2px solid #d1d5db;\n      box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\n      font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n    }\n\n    .field { margin-bottom: 15px; }\n\n    label {\n      display: block;\n      margin-bottom: 6px;\n      font-weight: 600;\n    }\n\n    input {\n      width: 100%;\n      padding: 12px;\n      border-radius: 8px;\n      border: 1px solid #ccc;\n      font-size: 16px;\n    }\n\n    button {\n      width: 48%;\n      padding: 12px;\n      margin-top: 10px;\n      border: none;\n      border-radius: 8px;\n      font-size: 16px;\n      cursor: pointer;\n    }\n\n    .calc-btn { background: #1E5195; color: white; }\n    .calc-btn:hover { background: #163d73; }\n\n    .clear-btn { background: #575757; color: white; }\n    .clear-btn:hover { background: #3f3f3f; }\n\n    #result {\n      margin-top: 20px;\n      font-size: 20px;\n      font-weight: 700;\n      text-align: center;\n      line-height: 1.8;\n    }\n\n    .value { color: #1fa22e; }\n\n    .error {\n      color: red;\n      font-weight: 600;\n      text-align: center;\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n  <!-- Free Throws Made -->\n  <div class=\"field\">\n    <label>Free Throws Made (FTM)<\/label>\n    <input type=\"number\" id=\"made\" placeholder=\"e.g. 15\">\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Free Throws Attempted -->\n  <div class=\"field\">\n    <label>Free Throws Attempted (FTA)<\/label>\n    <input type=\"number\" id=\"attempts\" placeholder=\"e.g. 20\">\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Buttons -->\n  <div style=\"display:flex; gap:4%;\">\n    <button class=\"calc-btn\" onclick=\"calculateFT()\">Calculate<\/button>\n    <button class=\"clear-btn\" onclick=\"clearFields()\">Clear<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Output -->\n  <div id=\"result\"><\/div>\n\n  <script>\n    function format(num) {\n      return parseFloat(num.toFixed(2));\n    }\n\n    function calculateFT() {\n      const made = parseFloat(document.getElementById('made').value);\n      const attempts = parseFloat(document.getElementById('attempts').value);\n\n      if (isNaN(made) || isNaN(attempts) || made < 0 || attempts <= 0) {\n        document.getElementById('result').innerHTML =\n          \"<div class='error'>Please enter valid values.<\/div>\";\n        return;\n      }\n\n      if (made > attempts) {\n        document.getElementById('result').innerHTML =\n          \"<div class='error'>Made shots cannot exceed attempts.<\/div>\";\n        return;\n      }\n\n      const ftPct = (made \/ attempts) * 100;\n      const missed = attempts - made;\n\n      document.getElementById('result').innerHTML =\n        'Free Throw % = <span class=\"value\">' + format(ftPct) + '%<\/span><br>' +\n        'Free Throws Made = <span class=\"value\">' + made + '<\/span><br>' +\n        'Missed Free Throws = <span class=\"value\">' + missed + '<\/span>';\n    }\n\n    function clearFields() {\n      document.getElementById('made').value = \"\";\n      document.getElementById('attempts').value = \"\";\n      document.getElementById('result').innerHTML = \"\";\n    }\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Free Throw Percentage Calculator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A free throw percentage calculator measures how accurately a player makes free throws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 In simple terms: It shows <strong>what percentage of attempts were successful<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free Throws Made (FTM)<\/strong> \u2192 successful shots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Free Throws Attempted (FTA)<\/strong> \u2192 total attempts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Free Throw Percentage (FT%)<\/strong> \u2192 accuracy rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FTM = 15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FTA = 20<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Result:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FT% = 75%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free throw percentage is calculated by dividing made shots by total attempts and converting to a percentage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use Free Throw Percentage Calculator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tool is designed for instant performance analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step-by-Step:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step 1: Enter free throws made<br>Step 2: Enter free throws attempted<br>Step 3: Click <strong>Calculate<\/strong><br>Step 4: View shooting percentage and missed shots<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Output You\u2019ll Get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free Throw Percentage (FT%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free Throws Made<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missed Free Throws<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Made = 18<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempted = 24<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 Output:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FT% = 75%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missed = 6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To compare shooting improvements across games, you can also use a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/percentagedecreasecalculator.com\/mom-calculator\/\">month on month percentage calculator<\/a><\/strong> or a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/percentagedecreasecalculator.com\/percentage-point-calculator\/\">percentage point calculator<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Calculate Free Throw Percentage Manually?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free throw percentage is one of the simplest\u2014and most important\u2014basketball metrics. You don\u2019t need a calculator if you understand the relationship between <strong>made shots and total attempts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step-by-Step Manual Method:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step 1: Identify your values<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free Throws Made (FTM) = successful shots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free Throws Attempted (FTA) = total attempts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 Example:<br>FTM = 15<br>FTA = 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step 2: Convert to a ratio<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Divide made shots by total attempts: 15 \u00f7 20 = 0.75<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This gives you the <strong>accuracy ratio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step 3: Convert to percentage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multiply the ratio by 100: 0.75 \u00d7 100 = 75%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Final Result<\/strong>: Free Throw Percentage = <strong>75%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free Throw Percentage Formula<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FT% = (Free Throws Made \u00f7 Free Throws Attempted) \u00d7 100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FTM = number of successful shots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FTA = total attempts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Shortcut (One-Step Method)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can combine everything into one step:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FT% = (FTM \u00f7 FTA) \u00d7 100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 Example:<br>(15 \u00f7 20) \u00d7 100 = 75%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real-Game Example<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s say a player shoots:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 made free throws<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 attempts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calculation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 \u00f7 10 = 0.8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>0.8 \u00d7 100 = 80%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 Result: <strong>80% free throw percentage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Example Problems of Free Throw Percentage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example 1: Basic performance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FTM = 10<br>FTA = 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Result = 50%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example 2: Strong shooter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Value<\/th><th>Number<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Made<\/td><td>45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Attempts<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Result = 90%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example 3: Average player<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FTM = 30<br>FTA = 40<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Result = 75%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example 4: Poor shooting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FTM = 8<br>FTA = 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Result = 40%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example 5: Elite accuracy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FTM = 95<br>FTA = 100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Result = 95%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Interpret Your Free Throw Percentage Results?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your FT% reflects shooting consistency under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interpretation Table:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>FT%<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Below 60%<\/td><td>Needs improvement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>60\u201375%<\/td><td>Average<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>75\u201385%<\/td><td>Good<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Above 85%<\/td><td>Elite<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 Key insight:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Higher FT% = reliable scoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower FT% = missed opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In professional basketball, most players fall around 70\u201380%, while elite shooters exceed 90%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should You Use Free Throw Percentage Calculator?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tool is essential for performance tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use it when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Evaluating player shooting accuracy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tracking improvement over time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comparing players or teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyzing game performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides a clear accuracy metric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps identify weaknesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports coaching decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improves player development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For deeper basketball analysis, combine this with a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/percentagedecreasecalculator.com\/shooting-percentage-calculator\/\">shooting percentage calculator<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/percentagedecreasecalculator.com\/effective-field-goal-percentage-calculator\/\">effective field goal percentage calculator<\/a><\/strong>, or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/percentagedecreasecalculator.com\/field-goal-percentage-calculator\/\">field goal percentage calculator<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are The Limitations of Free Throw Percentage Calculator?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While useful, FT% has limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Does not account for game pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ignores shot difficulty or fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does not include other scoring methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Should be combined with broader stats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 FT% is accurate\u2014but not complete on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Calculators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To expand your sports and percentage analysis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Calculate averages using <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/percentagedecreasecalculator.com\/average-percentage-calculator\/\">average percentage calculator<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convert values using <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/percentagedecreasecalculator.com\/percent-to-decimal\/\">percentage to decimal calculator<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze ratios using <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/percentagedecreasecalculator.com\/ratio-to-percentage\/\">ratio to percentage calculator<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs About Free Throw Percentage Calculator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1: What is free throw percentage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A1:<\/strong> It is the percentage of free throws made out of total attempts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2: How do you calculate FT%?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A2:<\/strong> Divide free throws made by attempts and multiply by 100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3: What is a good free throw percentage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A3:<\/strong> Around 75\u201385% is good, while 90%+ is considered elite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4: Why is FT% important?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A4:<\/strong> It measures scoring efficiency and consistency at the free throw line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5: Does FT% include field goals?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A5:<\/strong> No, it only measures free throw performance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Free Throws Made (FTM) Free Throws Attempted (FTA) Calculate Clear What is Free Throw Percentage Calculator A free throw percentage calculator measures how accurately a player makes free throws. \ud83d\udc49 In simple terms: It shows what percentage of attempts were successful. \ud83d\udc49 Example: Result: Free throw percentage is calculated by dividing made shots by 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