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Player Efficiency Rating (PER) Calculator

Calculate a simplified Player Efficiency Rating from a player's basic box score stats.

Last updated: 3 August 2026

Reviewed by Jordan Makin, FA Level 2 Football Coach

Simplified PER

Simplified PER

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Frequently asked questions

What's a good PER?

15 is average (the NBA calibrates to this). 20+ is All-Star level. 25+ is MVP-calibre. Career PER above 27 puts a player among the all-time greats — Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo have career PERs in this range.