Your three-dart average is the standard measure of a darts player. It tells you how many points you score, on average, every time you step to the oche and throw three darts. Professionals average above 90, and the very best push past 100. Club players often sit between 40 and 65. Wherever you are, your average is the number that tracks your progress most honestly.
The math is simple. Take the total points you scored and divide by the number of darts you threw. Then multiply by three. If you scored 501 points with 15 darts, your average is 100.2. The calculator above also works out your first-nine average, which covers only your first nine darts and shows how strongly you start each leg.
To use the tool, enter three numbers. First, the total points you scored in the leg or match. Second, the number of darts you threw. Third, the points you scored with your first nine darts. Press Calculate and you will see your three-dart average and your first-nine average side by side.
Here is a worked example. You finish a leg of 501 in 15 darts, and your first nine darts scored 180 points. Your three-dart average is 100.2, which is excellent. Your first-nine average is 60, which means your scoring slowed after the opening visits. That split is useful: it tells you whether your problem is starting legs or finishing them.
Your first-nine average deserves its own attention because it measures pure scoring. The opening visits of a leg are all about big numbers, with no finishing pressure yet. A first-nine average of 60 means you scored 180 in nine darts, roughly treble twenty, treble twenty, and a single twenty per visit. Compare your first-nine average with your full average to see where legs are won or lost.
What is a good average for your level? A beginner often averages 30 to 45. A regular pub or league player averages 45 to 65. A strong county or tournament player averages 70 to 85. Professionals average 90 and above. These are guides, not verdicts. Averages move with form, nerves, and the quality of your opponents.
If you want to raise your average, practice scoring visits, not just checkouts. Spend time throwing at treble twenty in blocks of nine darts, and record your first-nine scores. Small gains in your grouping and your rhythm show up quickly in your average. Many players find that a smoother throw beats a harder throw, because consistency keeps darts in the treble bed.
One common mistake is counting only your best legs. A single 15-dart leg feels great, but your real average includes the 24-dart legs too. Another mistake is mixing practice averages with match averages. Match pressure changes everything, so keep a separate record for matches if you want a true picture of your competitive level.
Track your average over a month, not a night. Write down the points, darts, and first-nine scores for each leg, then update your averages weekly. You will see whether your practice is working and which part of your game needs attention. A rising first-nine average with a flat overall average usually points to finishing problems.
This free calculator runs in your browser with no sign-up and no download. Use it after matches, keep a simple log of your averages, and let the numbers guide your practice. Averages do not lie, and they reward the player who works on the right weakness.
One more habit helps: record your average separately for each format you play. A 501 leg, a cricket game, and a practice routine against the board all produce different numbers, and mixing them hides real trends. Keep one log for matches and one for practice. When your practice average climbs but your match average stays flat, the gap is usually nerves or routine, and that tells you exactly what to work on next.
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