Possession Percentage Calculator

About the Possession Percentage Calculator

The Possession Percentage Calculator computes the percentage of time a team controls the ball/puck in sports like soccer, basketball, or hockey, based on team possession time and total game time.

Sports Statistics: Possession percentage indicates a team’s control over the game, often correlating with strategic dominance.

Use this tool for analyzing team performance, coaching, or fan discussions.

• Features:
  • Calculates possession percentage using team possession time and total game time.
  • Inputs: Team Possession Time (min), Total Game Time (min).
  • Keypad includes digits (0–9) and decimal point (.) for precise time inputs.
  • Displays result as a percentage (e.g., 55.6%).
  • Shows calculation steps in LaTeX format using MathJax.
  • Clear, backspace, and copy functionality for results.
  • Share or embed the calculator.
• Practical Applications: Useful for coaches, analysts, or fans tracking team possession stats.
• How to Use:
  • Enter team possession time and total game time (in minutes, decimals allowed).
  • Use the keypad to input digits and decimal point for precision.
  • Click "Calculate" to view the possession percentage.
  • Use "Clear" to reset or "⌫" to delete the last character.
  • Copy results or share/embed the calculator.
• Helpful Tips:
  • Inputs must be non-negative; possession time cannot exceed total game time.
  • Total game time cannot be zero.
  • Possession ≥ 60% is high, 40–59.9% is balanced, < 40% is low.
  • Typical game times: Soccer (90 min), Basketball/Hockey (60 min, excluding overtime).
• Examples:
  • Example 1 (Soccer):
    • Inputs: Team Possession Time = 45.5 min, Total Game Time = 90 min
    • Calculation: \\(\\left( \\frac{45.5}{90} \\right) \\times 100 = 50.6\\%\\)
    • Result: Possession Percentage = 50.6%, Note: Balanced possession
  • Example 2 (Basketball):
    • Inputs: Team Possession Time = 40 min, Total Game Time = 60 min
    • Calculation: \\(\\left( \\frac{40}{60} \\right) \\times 100 = 66.7\\%\\)
    • Result: Possession Percentage = 66.7%, Note: High possession

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