What is the Run Rate Calculator?
Run rate is the average number of runs a team scores per over. It is the most basic number in limited-overs cricket, shown on every TV scorecard as CRR (current run rate). The run rate calculator works it out from runs scored and overs faced.
For the chasing side, use the Required Run Rate Calculator; to project the final score, use the Cricket Score Predictor.
How to use the Run Rate Calculator
- Enter runs scored.
- Enter overs (e.g. 12.4 means 12 overs 4 balls).
- Read the run rate.
Formula
Run rate = runs ÷ (balls ÷ 6)
Example
A team on 98 runs after 12.4 overs (76 balls) has a run rate of 98 ÷ 12.667 = 7.74.
Overs and balls: 4.3 is not 4.3
In cricket, 4.3 overs means 4 overs and 3 balls, which is 27 balls or 4.5 "real" overs, not 4.3. All our cricket calculators convert overs to balls correctly (overs × 6 + balls). Enter overs in the usual cricket way and the maths is handled for you.
What is a good run rate?
| Format | Typical run rate |
|---|---|
| Test | 3–3.5 |
| ODI | 5–6.5 |
| T20 / PSL | 8–9.5 |
More cricket calculators
Cricket stats are linked: a team's run rate decides its net run rate, and each batter's strike rate and each bowler's economy add up to the team total. Use these calculators together:
- Required run rate: what the chasing side needs.
- Net run rate (NRR): tournament tie-breaker.
- Strike rate: runs per 100 balls.
- Economy rate: runs conceded per over.
- Batting average: runs per dismissal.
- Bowling average: runs per wicket.
- Target calculator: runs and balls needed.
- Score predictor: projected final total.
Frequently asked questions
How is run rate calculated?
Runs divided by overs, where overs are converted from balls (overs × 6 + balls, then ÷ 6).
What does 12.4 overs mean?
12 overs and 4 balls, or 76 balls.
What is CRR?
Current run rate: the runs per over scored so far.
What is a good T20 run rate?
Around 8 to 9.5 runs per over is typical.
Do extras count?
Yes, all runs in the team total count.
Is the Run Rate Calculator free to use?
Yes. The Run Rate Calculator on Custom Converter is completely free, with no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark.
Does the Run Rate Calculator work on mobile phones?
Yes. It is built mobile-first and works on Android phones, iPhones, tablets and computers in any modern browser, with no app to install.