Last updated: 3 October 2026
Reviewed by Jordan Morley, FA Level 2 Football Coach
Finishing percentage is checkouts hit divided by checkout attempts. Professional players convert 40–50% of checkout attempts; strong club players around 30–40%; recreational players typically 15–25%. It is calculated separately from the three-dart average because even a high-average player can lose legs by missing doubles. Targeting the most accessible checkouts (double 16, double 20 and double 8 are most common) improves finishing percentage.
- Checkouts hit ÷ checkout attempts
- 40–50% = professional level
- 20–30% = good club level
- D16, D20 and D8 are most common finishing doubles
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A professional-level finishing percentage on doubles is typically 35-45%, while top players like Michael van Gerwen have posted career averages well above that in peak form — finishing percentage is widely seen as a better predictor of match-winning ability than scoring average alone, since it measures composure precisely when it matters most.
FAQ
What's considered a good finishing percentage in darts?
Professional players typically convert 35-45% of their double attempts over a season; recreational players are often well below 30%.
Is finishing percentage more important than scoring average?
Many analysts argue yes — scoring average shows how quickly you get to a finish, but finishing percentage shows whether you can actually close matches out, which often decides tight games.