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Damage Per Second (DPS) Calculator

Works out damage over time for a weapon or ability.

Rounds per minute ÷ 60.

0 if it never reloads.

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Burst DPS
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Sustained DPS, including reloads —
Attacks per minute —
Hits to kill —
Time to kill — s
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The formula

burst DPS = damage × attacks per second sustained DPS = magazine × damage ÷ (magazine ÷ rate + reload)

Armour and range falloff change the real figure.

What to watch out for

For critical hits, find the expected damage per hit first and enter that as the damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DPS of 30 damage at 10 attacks a second?

300 in a burst, or 163.6 with a 30-round magazine and a 2.5 s reload.