The formula to calculate the per 36 minutes value (P36) is:
\[ P36 = \left(\frac{S}{M}\right) \times 36 \]
Where:
Let's say a player has a stat (\( S \)) of 20 points and has played 30 minutes (\( M \)). Using the formula:
\[ P36 = \left(\frac{20}{30}\right) \times 36 \]
We get:
\[ P36 = \left(\frac{2}{3}\right) \times 36 = 24 \]
So, the per 36 minutes value (\( P36 \)) is 24 points.
Suppose a player has a stat (\( S \)) of 15 rebounds and has played 25 minutes (\( M \)). Using the formula:
\[ P36 = \left(\frac{15}{25}\right) \times 36 \]
We get:
\[ P36 = \left(\frac{3}{5}\right) \times 36 = 21.6 \]
So, the per 36 minutes value (\( P36 \)) is 21.6 rebounds.
Per 36 minutes is a statistical measure used in basketball to normalize a player’s performance to a standard 36-minute game. This allows for a fair comparison of players who may have different amounts of playing time. By calculating a player’s per 36 minutes stats, one can estimate how they would perform if they played the entire game, assuming their performance rate remains constant.