How it works
win % = (wins + ties ÷ 2) ÷ games × 100games = wins + losses + ties
- wins
- games won
- losses
- games lost
- ties
- drawn games, each worth half a win
Leave ties at zero for sports that do not allow draws, like basketball or baseball, and the formula collapses to plain wins over games. Where ties happen, such as hockey or soccer, the half-win rule keeps a drawn game worth less than a win but more than a loss.
Frequently asked questions
What is the winning percentage for 30 wins and 18 losses?
62.5%, or .625 in decimal form.
How do I calculate winning percentage?
Divide wins by total games and multiply by 100. Count each tie as half a win in both the top and bottom of the sum.
How are ties handled?
A tie counts as half a win. A record of 10-8-2 gives (10 + 1) out of 20, which is 55%.
Why is win rate sometimes shown as .625?
US standings drop the percent sign and show the raw decimal, so 62.5% becomes .625.