About the Required Run Rate Calculator
Required run rate to chase a target, with runs needed, balls left and the equation for the chase.
Also known as: rrr calculator, asking rate, run rate needed, chase calculator.
How to use this calculator
- Enter target score, runs scored, overs used, total overs and the other fields.
- The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
- Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
- Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.
Formula
RRR = runs required ÷ balls remaining × 6
Worked example
Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:
- Target score = 280
- Runs scored = 168
- Overs used = 32.2
- Total overs = 50
- Wickets lost = 4
the calculator returns:
- Required run rate: 6.34 per over
- Runs needed: 112
- Balls remaining: 106
- Overs remaining: 17.4