TS Calculator (True Shooting Percentage)

Traditional metrics like Field Goal Percentage (FG%) fail to account for the extra value of three-pointers and free throws. True Shooting Percentage solves this by scaling all scoring events to a common denominator representing total scoring possessions. The mathematical formula is defined as: TS% = Points / (2 x (Field Goal Attempts + (0.44 x Free Throw Attempts))). The constant 0.44 is used because not all free throw trips result in two attempts; technicals, and-ones, and team-foul situations alter the possession weight of free throws.

Imagine a guard who plays a stellar game and scores 28 points. Throughout the match, they record 15 field goal attempts and take 8 free throw attempts. To find their true shooting percentage, we plug these numbers into our formula. First, calculate the free throw weight: 8 x 0.44 = 3.52 possessions. Add this to the field goal attempts: 15 + 3.52 = 18.52 total scoring possessions. Double this value to represent standard two-point equivalent attempts: 18.52 x 2 = 37.04. Finally, divide the total points by this denominator: 28 / 37.04 = 0.7558. Multiplying by 100 gives a True Shooting Percentage of 75.58%, indicating elite offensive efficiency.

When analyzing TS%, always compare a player's efficiency against their position's league average rather than an arbitrary baseline. Centers and rim runners naturally post higher TS% due to close-range shots, while high-volume perimeter guards often manage slightly lower percentages due to shot difficulty. Additionally, pair TS% with usage rate to understand whether high efficiency scales with heavy offensive responsibility.