§ FG% // GLOSSARY
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FG%Field Goal Percentage

FG% is the share of shot attempts (2s and 3s combined) that go in — the most basic shooting efficiency metric.

Formula

FG% = (FGM / FGA) × 100

Example

A player with 92 made shots on 188 attempts: 92 / 188 = 48.9%.

Why it matters

FG% is the headline shooting number — fine as a quick read, but always pair with eFG% or TS% for any player who shoots 3s.

In depth

Field Goal Percentage treats a 2-pointer and a 3-pointer the same, which under-credits perimeter scorers. eFG% fixes this by giving 3s their bonus weight, and TS% goes one step further by including free throws.

Available in ArcStat Free tier (every box score).