Winning percentage lets teams that have played different numbers of games be compared in standings.
How to use the Winning Percentage Calculator
- Wins
- Losses
- Ties
Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.
How it works
Ties count as half a win and half a loss.
Inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Wins | A number |
| Losses | A number |
| Ties | A number |
What each result means
- Winning percentage = ([Wins] + 0.5×[Ties])÷([Wins] + [Losses] + [Ties])
- As a percentage = [Winning percentage]×100
Example values
How the main result changes when Wins changes and everything else stays at the example values above:
| Wins | Winning percentage |
|---|---|
| 22.5 | 0.429 |
| 33.75 | 0.529 |
| 45 | 0.6 |
| 56.25 | 0.652 |
| 67.5 | 0.692 |
| 90 | 0.75 |
Formula
Win % = (wins + 0.5 × ties) ÷ games playedWorked example
Inputs — Wins: 45; Losses: 30; Ties: 0.
Results — Winning percentage = 0.6; As a percentage = 60 %.
Frequently asked questions
Do all leagues count ties as half?
Most do; some leagues use points systems instead.
What is games behind?
(Leader wins − team wins + team losses − leader losses) ÷ 2.
What formula does the Winning Percentage Calculator use?
Win % = (wins + 0.5 × ties) ÷ games played.