Free True Shooting Percentage Calculator

The True Shooting Percentage (TS%) Calculator is a practical tool for basketball fans, analysts, and players who need an accurate measure of scoring efficiency. Unlike raw field goal percentage, TS% accounts for the different point values of field goals and free throws, giving a more complete view of a player’s offensive output. This metric was developed by the Association for Professional Basketball Research Metrics (APBRmetrics) and is now a standard reference in the NBA and lower leagues.

How to Use the TS% Calculator

Using this TS Calculator takes only a few steps:

1. Enter the player’s total points scored.
2. Input the number of Field Goal Attempts (FGA).
3. Input the number of Free Throw Attempts (FTA).
4. The calculator immediately returns the player’s True Shooting Percentage.

No manual work is required, but understanding the math behind the result is helpful for interpreting the number.

The True Shooting Percentage Formula

If you want to calculate TS% by hand, the formula is:

$$\text{TS\%} = \frac{\text{Points}}{2 \times \text{TSA}}$$

where TSA (True Shooting Attempts) is computed as:

$$\text{TSA} = \text{FGA} + 0.44 \times \text{FTA}$$

Worked Example

Take a player with:

• Points: 1,295
• FGA: 850
• FTA: 420

First, find TSA:

$$\text{TSA} = 850 + 0.44 \times 420 = 850 + 184.8 = 1,034.8$$

Then, compute TS%:

$$\text{TS\%} = \frac{1,295}{2 \times 1,034.8} = \frac{1,295}{2,069.6} \approx 0.6257$$

Convert the decimal to a percentage: $0.6257 \times 100\% = 62.57\%$. So the player’s true shooting percentage is 62.57 %.

Key Terms in the TS% Calculation

• FGA (Field Goal Attempts) – Any shot (except a free throw) that can be worth two or three points. Both types count equally in the TS% formula.
• FTA (Free Throw Attempts) – Unopposed shots taken from the free‑throw line.
• TSA (True Shooting Attempts) – A derived stat that combines field goal attempts and free throw attempts, with free throws weighted at 0.44 to reflect their lower scoring value per attempt.

Why True Shooting Percentage Matters

TS% gives a clearer picture of a player’s scoring efficiency because it includes the extra value of three‑pointers and the impact of free‑throw shooting. For players, tracking TS% can highlight strengths and areas for improvement. For fans and analysts, it offers a single number to fairly compare players who take different types of shots. The metric is also used in advanced basketball analytics, scouting reports, and even betting analyses.

Highest TS% in NBA History

According to data from Basketball Reference, the following players own the best career true shooting percentages (with a minimum number of games played):

Rank	Player	TS%
1	Artis Gilmore	64.33 %
2	DeAndre Jordan	63.67 %
3	Cedric Maxwell	62.94 %
4	Tyson Chandler	62.55 %
5	Stephen Curry	62.36 %
6	Karl‑Anthony Towns	61.92 %
7	James Donaldson	61.77 %
8	Adrian Dantley	61.66 %
9	Reggie Miller	61.39 %
10	Kevin Durant	61.27 %

On the opposite end, the lowest career TS% among the ranked players belongs to Michael Cooper with 54.42 % (250th place).

Whether you are evaluating your own game or comparing stars, this TS% Calculator and the metric behind it give you a reliable, objective look at what matters most: putting the ball in the basket efficiently.