Hit factor and PSBL: the metrics that organize practical shooting
Hit factor and PSBL translate performance into comparable numbers — on the track and throughout the entire race. Guides, comparisons and live tests on Scoring…
Hit factor and PSBL translate performance into comparable numbers — on the track and throughout the entire race.
Quick actions
What you get on this page
- Hit factor = points ÷ time on track.
- PSBL = percentage of possible points.
- Joint use in comparative and PSBL tables.
Quick summary
- Hit factor = points ÷ time on track.
- PSBL = percentage of possible points.
- Joint use in comparative and PSBL tables.
- See the sections below and the shortcuts to apply to your test or transmission.
Hit factor on the track
On the track, hit factor summarizes efficiency: how many valid points you scored per second. Zones and penalties are included in the points count; time includes route. A high HF with lots of M can be deceiving — so always cross with hits and PROC. Dedicated page: /pages/hit-factor.
PSBL in the entire test
PSBL compares points obtained with maximum possible points (zones × shots). Useful in comparison when you want “how much of the race I enjoyed” regardless of the pace. Conceptual documentation: docs/psbl.md and docs/hitfactor.md.
Power factor and zone scoring
Major/minor change the weight of C and D — the same series of shots generates different hit factors. See /factor-major-vs-minor-ipsc. Hits and penalties: /hits-and-penalties-ipsc.
From theory to calculator
On the website, POST /calculo_factor helps with power factor exercises. The comparison in /tools displays PSBL in the summary tables. In the hub, charts by lane show HF side by side.
Where to calculate and compare
Calculators and graphs in the test hub; public comparison in /tools. For combined theory: /pages/combined-results.
PSBL: what it is and calculation example
PSBL (Percentage of Possible Points) measures the athlete's performance compared to the maximum in the event. Formula: total points ÷ (number of targets × 5). If you scored 900 out of 1000 possible points, your PSBL is 90%. It is a complement to the hit factor (/pages/hit-factor), which considers time, and to hits and penalties (/hits-e-penalties-ipsc).
Frequently asked questions
Is high HF always good?
On the track, yes in relation to others on the same stage; In the test, also analyze consistency between tracks.
PSBL and percentage in the division?
PSBL measures the use of possible points; percentage in the division positions you vs the best in the division in the combined — complementary.
Where to train reading?
Open /tools after an imported test and read summary tables + graphs.
Are PSBL and hit factor the same thing?
Hit factor is points/time per track. PSBL (% of possible points) summarizes efficiency relative to the track's maximum. IPSC details at /what-is-hit-factor-ipsc.
What is PSBL and how is it calculated?
PSBL (Percentage of Possible Points) is the percentage of possible points that the athlete achieved in the race. It is calculated by dividing the athlete's total points by the maximum possible (number of targets × 5 points). Example: 900 points in a test out of 1000 possible = PSBL of 90%.