Yards per Carry Calculator

Calculate yards per carry (YPC) from total rushing yards and number of carries

About Yards per Carry

Yards per carry (YPC) measures a running back's average gain on each rushing attempt. It is one of the most common efficiency metrics in American football, helping coaches and fans evaluate how productive a rusher is.

Formula

  • Yards per Carry (YPC) = Total Rushing Yards / Number of Carries

Yards per Carry Benchmarks

  • 5.0+ - Excellent
  • 4.5-4.9 - Very Good
  • 4.0-4.4 - Above Average
  • 3.5-3.9 - Average
  • Below 3.5 - Below Average

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Note: This calculator provides a basic yards per carry average. It does not account for situational factors such as down and distance, opponent strength, or game context. These calculations assume all statistical inputs are accurate.

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