What this calculator does
Cricket bowling average works out runs conceded per wicket taken, lower is better for a bowler. Enter your own figures above and the answer updates as you type: nothing is fixed in the code, so the result reflects exactly the numbers you supply.
The formula this calculator evaluates is printed under the tool and explained below, so you can check the working by hand or reuse it in a spreadsheet.
The formula
FormulaBowling average = runs conceded ÷ wickets taken
The inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Runs conceded | A number. Starts at 450. |
| Wickets taken | A number. Starts at 18. |
Worked examples
Every figure in the tables below is produced by this page’s own calculator at build time, so the numbers and the tool always agree. Select any row to load that scenario.
How the answer changes with runs conceded
Every other input is held at the calculator’s starting values while runs conceded varies. Select any row to load that scenario into the calculator.