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eFG%Effective Field Goal Percentage
eFG% is FG% adjusted to give 3-pointers the bonus they deserve — a 3 is worth 50% more than a 2.
Formula
eFG% = (FGM + 0.5 × 3PM) / FGA × 100Example
A player with 8 FGM (3 of which are 3PM) on 15 FGA: (8 + 0.5 × 3) / 15 = 9.5 / 15 = 63.3%.
Why it matters
For perimeter-heavy players, eFG% can be 5–10 percentage points higher than FG%. Compare both to spot floor-spacers vs. inside scorers.
In depth
Effective Field Goal Percentage fixes a flaw in raw FG%: a player who shoots 5-of-10 from three ends up with the same FG% as one who shoots 5-of-10 inside the arc, even though the first scored 50% more points. eFG% credits the extra value of the three.
eFG% ignores free throws — use TS% if you want a fully unified shooting metric.
Where you’ll see it
Available in ArcStat Pro tier (advanced leaderboard). Compare plans.
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eFG% for every player, automatically.
ArcStat computes it for you — ArcStat Pro tier (advanced leaderboard).