About PickleballRatingCalculator.com
PickleballRatingCalculator.com is a simple, free tool that helps players estimate their pickleball skill rating using a familiar 2.0–5.0 scale.
Why this site exists
If you’ve ever been asked, “What’s your rating?” before a league night, open play, or tournament, you know it can be hard to answer honestly. Most players have a rough idea, but not a clear way to translate their on-court skills into a number.
This site gives you a quick, approachable way to turn things like your serve, dinks, volleys, movement, strategy, and consistency into an estimated pickleball rating.
How the pickleball rating calculator works
The calculator uses six sliders that represent core areas of pickleball skill:
- Serve & return consistency
- Dinking & soft game
- Volleys & hands speed
- Movement & court coverage
- Strategy & shot selection
- Overall consistency over a full game
Your scores are averaged and mapped to a 2.0–5.0 style rating. The tool then gives you a short description and a few bullet points to summarize what that level usually looks like in recreational and club play.
Unofficial, but useful
This calculator is meant for self-assessment and fun. It is not affiliated with any official rating body, league, or tournament provider.
Different organizations may use slightly different definitions for each rating band. Always refer to your league, club, or tournament’s official rating guidelines if you need a verified rating.
How to get the most from your estimate
Here are a few ideas for using your estimated rating:
- Find appropriate open play sessions at your local courts.
- Decide which division to enter in your next tournament.
- Set training goals (for example, improving dinks to move from 3.0 to 3.5).
- Compare your own perception with how your partners or coaches would rate you.
You can return to the calculator anytime, adjust your sliders as your game improves, and watch your estimated rating move up over time.