What does this calculator mean?
The balls to overs converter groups a ball count into six-ball overs and shows the result in standard cricket notation.
Use it when you have ball-by-ball data and need the overs figure for a scorecard or run rate.
How to use the balls to overs converter
- Enter total balls.
- Press Convert.
- Read the result below the button. Change any value and recalculate as often as you like.
Formula used
Overs = Total balls ÷ 6 (whole part), remainder shown as extra balls
Assumes six-ball overs.Example
26 balls = 4 complete overs and 2 balls, written as 4.2 overs.
Frequently asked questions
Why is 26 balls 4.2 and not 4.33 overs?
Cricket notation shows the leftover balls after the point. As a decimal, 26 balls is 4.333 overs, but scorecards write it as 4.2.
How many balls are in 20 overs?
120 balls.
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