Balls to Overs Converter

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

  1. Enter total balls.
  2. Press Convert.
  3. 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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