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Yards Per Carry Calculator

Calculate yards per carry average and rushing efficiency.

Rushing efficiency

Yards per carry

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Frequently asked questions

What is a good YPC in the NFL?

Above 4.5 is good; 5.0+ is excellent. Season-long YPC of 5.5+ is elite and rare. Context matters — a back on a strong running team with good blocking faces different conditions than one on a pass-heavy offence.