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⚔️ DPS Calculator

Calculate damage per second (DPS) for any weapon loadout. Includes raw DPS, sustained DPS with reload, effective DPS with critical hits, burst damage, and time-to-kill analysis with animated visualizations.

⚔️ DPS Calculator

⚔️ Weapon Presets

⚔️ Core Weapon Stats
Damage per single shot
Shots per second (rounds/sec)
Rounds before reload
Seconds to reload
🎯 Critical & Headshot (Optional)
0-100
e.g. 1.5 = 50% more damage
e.g. 2.0 = double damage
🩸 Time-to-Kill (Optional)
Leave blank to skip TTK calculation

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About ⚔️ DPS Calculator

Welcome to the DPS Calculator, a free online tool designed for gamers, game designers, and theorycrafters. Calculate damage per second for any weapon loadout, compare raw vs sustained vs effective DPS, and analyze time-to-kill with interactive visualizations. Whether you play FPS shooters, RPGs, looter shooters, or MOBAs, this calculator helps you optimize your builds and weapon choices.

What is DPS?

DPS stands for Damage Per Second. It is the most widely used metric in gaming to measure how quickly a weapon or ability can deal damage over time. Higher DPS means you eliminate enemies faster, making it essential for competitive play, raid optimization, and build theorycrafting.

Types of DPS

How DPS is Calculated

Raw DPS Formula

The simplest DPS calculation multiplies damage per shot by the number of shots fired each second:

Raw DPS = Base Damage × Fire Rate

For example, a weapon dealing 30 damage at 10 shots/sec has a Raw DPS of 300.

Sustained DPS Formula

Sustained DPS accounts for the reload penalty by considering the full fire-reload cycle:

Sustained DPS = (Base Damage × Magazine Size) ÷ (Magazine Size ÷ Fire Rate + Reload Time)

A weapon with 30 damage, 30-round mag, 10 RPS, and 2.1s reload: (30 × 30) ÷ (3.0 + 2.1) = 900 ÷ 5.1 ≈ 176.47 sustained DPS.

Effective DPS with Critical Hits

To factor in critical hits, multiply Sustained DPS by the expected damage modifier:

Effective DPS = Sustained DPS × [(1 - Crit%) + (Crit% × Crit Multiplier)]

With 5% crit chance and 1.5× multiplier: modifier = 0.95 + (0.05 × 1.5) = 1.025, adding 2.5% average damage.

Time-to-Kill (TTK)

TTK calculates how long it takes to eliminate a target with known HP:

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Select a weapon preset or enter custom values. Presets include Assault Rifle, SMG, Sniper, Shotgun, LMG, Pistol, DMR, Bow, and RPG.
  2. Enter core weapon stats: base damage per shot, fire rate in shots per second, magazine capacity, and reload time in seconds.
  3. Add crit and headshot multipliers (optional) for a more accurate effective DPS calculation.
  4. Enter a target HP value (optional) to see time-to-kill, shots needed, and magazines required.
  5. Click Calculate DPS to see animated comparison bars, stat cards, a damage timeline chart, and step-by-step formulas.

Understanding the Results

DPS Comparison Bars

The animated horizontal bars visually compare all five DPS types (burst, raw, sustained, effective, headshot) on the same scale. This makes it easy to see how much damage potential you lose to reloads and how much you gain from crits or headshots.

Stat Cards

Quick-reference cards show your weapon's key stats at a glance: damage per shot, fire rate, total magazine damage, fire duration, full cycle time, and crit chance.

Damage Timeline Chart

The damage timeline visualizes cumulative damage over the first 10 seconds of firing. The staircase pattern shows damage accumulating with each shot, with visible pauses during reloads. This helps you understand how burst windows and reload timing affect your real damage output.

DPS Optimization Tips

1. Magazine Size vs Reload Speed

Larger magazines reduce reload frequency, boosting sustained DPS. However, fast-reload weapons may have comparable sustained DPS with better burst flexibility. Compare both using this calculator.

2. The Crit Ceiling

Increasing crit chance from 5% to 15% with a 2× multiplier adds 10% more average DPS. In many games, crit-focused builds can dramatically outperform raw damage builds at high skill levels.

3. Headshot vs Body Shot

Headshot multipliers reward accuracy. A 2× headshot multiplier effectively doubles your DPS if every shot lands. Use the headshot DPS value to understand the skill-ceiling potential of a weapon.

4. TTK Breakpoints

In competitive games, TTK breakpoints matter more than raw DPS. A weapon that kills in 4 shots vs 5 shots can mean the difference between winning and losing a duel, even if the overall DPS numbers are similar.

5. Burst vs Sustained Engagements

For quick peek-and-shoot playstyles, burst DPS matters most. For holding angles or extended firefights, sustained DPS is the key metric. Choose weapons based on your playstyle.

Common Use Cases

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DPS in gaming?

DPS stands for Damage Per Second. It measures how much damage a weapon deals every second on average. Higher DPS means faster enemy elimination. DPS depends on base damage, fire rate, reload time, and critical hit stats.

What is the difference between raw DPS and sustained DPS?

Raw DPS is base damage multiplied by fire rate without considering reloads. Sustained DPS factors in reload time, giving a realistic average. For example, a weapon with 300 raw DPS but long reload may only have 200 sustained DPS.

How is effective DPS calculated?

Effective DPS accounts for critical hit probability. It multiplies sustained DPS by the expected damage multiplier: (1 - crit chance) + (crit chance × crit multiplier). A 10% crit chance with 2× multiplier adds 10% more average damage.

What is time-to-kill (TTK)?

Time-to-kill is how long it takes to eliminate a target with a specific HP value. It accounts for shots needed, fire rate, and reload pauses if the magazine runs empty before the target is eliminated.

How does magazine size affect DPS?

Larger magazines mean less frequent reloads, which increases sustained DPS. A weapon with 100 rounds and 5s reload loses less uptime than one with 10 rounds and 2s reload, even though the latter reloads faster.

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by miniwebtool team. Updated: Mar 26, 2026

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