Enter the distance from the scrimmage line to the goal line (yds) into the Field Goal Distance Calculator. The calculator will evaluate and display the Field Goal Distance.
- All Distance Calculators
- QB Rating Calculator (Passer Rating)
- EFG (Effective Field Goal %) Calculator
- Goal to Game Ratio Calculator
Field Goal Distance Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the Field Goal Distance.
FGD = SG + 17
- Where FGD is the Field Goal Distance (yards)
- SG is the distance from the scrimmage line to the goal line (yds)
How to Calculate Field Goal Distance?
The following example problems outline how to calculate Field Goal Distance.
Example Problem #1:
- First, determine the distance from the scrimmage line to the goal line (yds).
- The distance from the scrimmage line to the goal line (yds) is given as: 35.
- Finally, calculate the Field Goal Distance using the equation above:
FGD = SG + 17
The values given above are inserted into the equation below and the solution is calculated:
FGD = 35 + 17 = 52 (yards)
Example Problem #2:
For this problem, the variables needed are provided below:
distance from the scrimmage line to the goal line (yds) = 40
This example problem is a test of your knowledge on the subject. Use the calculator above to check your answer.
FGD = SG + 17 = ?
