Normalize a full basketball stat line to 36 minutes, compare another playing-time projection, or reverse-solve the actual stat needed for a target rate.
Per 36 Minutes Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the per 36 minutes value for a given stat and minutes played.
Variables:
- P36 is the per 36 minutes value
- S is the stat
- M is the minutes played
To calculate the per 36 minutes value, divide the stat by the minutes played and multiply the result by 36.
What is Per 36 Minutes?
Per 36 minutes normalizes basketball counting statistics to a 36-minute playing-time basis. It is not a full regulation game: NBA regulation uses four 12-minute periods. The calculation assumes a constant production rate; it does not guarantee future performance or adjust for pace, role, fatigue or opponent quality. Use statistics and minutes from the same sample or averaging basis.
How to Calculate Per 36 Minutes?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Per 36 Minutes value.
- First, determine the stat (S).
- Next, determine the minutes played (M).
- Next, calculate the per 36 minutes value using the formula P36 = (S / M) * 36.
- Finally, calculate the Per 36 Minutes value.
- After inserting the values and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Stat (S) = 15
Minutes Played (M) = 20
