What is the Bowling Average Calculator?
A bowler's average is the runs conceded per wicket, and their strike rate is the balls bowled per wicket. Lower is better for both. The calculator also shows economy rate.
Enter runs conceded, wickets and overs. For runs per over alone use the Bowling Economy Calculator; for batters use the Batting Average Calculator.
How to use the Bowling Average Calculator
- Enter runs conceded.
- Enter wickets.
- Enter overs bowled.
- Read average, strike rate and economy.
Formula
Bowling average = runs ÷ wickets · Bowling strike rate = balls ÷ wickets
Example
A bowler with 410 runs conceded, 18 wickets and 78.2 overs (470 balls) has an average of 22.78 and a strike rate of 26.1.
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 bowling average?
| Format | Good average |
|---|---|
| Test | under 30 |
| ODI | under 30 |
| T20 | under 25 |
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:
- Run rate: runs per over so far.
- 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.
- Target calculator: runs and balls needed.
- Score predictor: projected final total.
Frequently asked questions
How is bowling average calculated?
Runs conceded divided by wickets taken.
What is bowling strike rate?
Balls bowled per wicket.
Is a lower average better?
Yes, it means fewer runs per wicket.
Do run-outs count as wickets?
No, run-outs are not credited to the bowler.
What if the bowler has no wickets?
The average is undefined.
Is the Bowling Average Calculator free to use?
Yes. The Bowling Average Calculator on Custom Converter is completely free, with no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark.
Does the Bowling Average 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.