Three-Dart Average Calculator

What is a three-dart average?

A three-dart average is the standard measure of scoring ability in professional darts. It represents the average number of points a player scores with every three darts thrown. The formula is straightforward: divide the total points scored by the number of darts thrown, then multiply by three.

Formula: (Total Score / Darts Thrown) x 3

What do the numbers mean?

Three-dart averages provide a clear picture of a player's overall standard. Here is a general guide to what different averages indicate:

• 100+ (World class): Only the very best professionals consistently average above 100. Players like Luke Humphries, Luke Littler, and Michael van Gerwen regularly hit these levels on the biggest stages.
• 95-100 (Elite professional): A strong average that would be competitive in any PDC televised event. Most players in the world's top 16 sit comfortably in this range.
• 90-95 (Professional standard): A solid tour-level average. Players averaging in this range are capable of winning matches on the PDC Pro Tour and qualifying for major events.
• 80-90 (Semi-professional/County): A very respectable average for club and county-level players. Reaching the high 80s is an achievement many amateur players aspire to.
• 70-80 (Good club player): A competent standard for regular league and pub darts. Players in this range hit treble 20 with reasonable consistency.
• 60-70 (Intermediate): A developing player who is finding their rhythm. Consistent practice should see this average rise steadily over time.
• Below 60 (Beginner): A player still learning the fundamentals. Focus on a consistent throw and grouping darts together, and the scores will follow.

Why does it matter?

The three-dart average is the single most important statistic in darts. It determines how quickly a player can reach a checkout, how much pressure they place on their opponent, and ultimately how likely they are to win a match. A player averaging 100 will typically need around 15 darts to complete a leg, whereas a player averaging 80 may need 19 or more, giving their opponent significantly more opportunities to throw first at a double.

Record averages

The highest recorded three-dart average in a televised PDC match belongs to Michael van Gerwen, who posted an extraordinary 123.40 average against Michael Smith in a Premier League match in 2016. On the biggest stage of all, the World Championship, averages above 105 are considered outstanding and typically feature in the later rounds of the tournament.