Official tables
Points use the WMA formula A × (M − B)C for every throw, rounded down to a whole point.
5 events · 1 day
Enter a performance to see the points, or enter points to see the performance you need. Uses the official WMA scoring tables.
Performance analytics
Enter at least one event to see the breakdown.
Head to head
Add results for a second athlete using the tabs above to compare them event by event.
Event order
5 events, all on one day, in this order.
A metal ball on a wire, thrown from a 2.135m circle after several turns. It opens the competition.
The shot is pushed from the shoulder inside a 2.135m circle. Leg drive and technique matter as much as strength.
Thrown from a 2.5m circle after a spinning wind-up. Big points swings come from technique.
Thrown after a run-up. Timing and a fast arm count for more than strength alone.
A heavy weight on a short handle, thrown with turns from the hammer circle. It closes the competition.
Scoring table
The mark needed to score each points total in every event, from the WMA scoring tables (open age group). Use the calculator above for any other mark or a masters age group.
| Points | Hammer Throwm | Shot Putm | Discus Throwm | Javelin Throwm | Weight Throwm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,100 | 71.95 | 18.54 | 62.31 | 62.30 | 22.83 |
| 1,050 | 69.04 | 17.81 | 59.85 | 59.74 | 21.91 |
| 1,000 | 66.14 | 17.07 | 57.39 | 57.18 | 20.98 |
| 950 | 63.22 | 16.32 | 54.91 | 54.61 | 20.05 |
| 900 | 60.30 | 15.58 | 52.42 | 52.04 | 19.12 |
| 850 | 57.37 | 14.83 | 49.92 | 49.46 | 18.19 |
| 800 | 54.43 | 14.09 | 47.40 | 46.87 | 17.25 |
| 750 | 51.49 | 13.34 | 44.87 | 44.28 | 16.31 |
| 700 | 48.53 | 12.58 | 42.33 | 41.68 | 15.37 |
| 650 | 45.56 | 11.83 | 39.76 | 39.08 | 14.43 |
| 600 | 42.59 | 11.07 | 37.19 | 36.46 | 13.48 |
| 550 | 39.60 | 10.31 | 34.59 | 33.84 | 12.53 |
| 500 | 36.60 | 9.55 | 31.96 | 31.21 | 11.57 |
| 450 | 33.58 | 8.78 | 29.32 | 28.57 | 10.61 |
| 400 | 30.55 | 8.01 | 26.65 | 25.92 | 9.64 |
| 350 | 27.50 | 7.23 | 23.94 | 23.26 | 8.67 |
| 300 | 24.43 | 6.45 | 21.21 | 20.58 | 7.69 |
Times are the slowest that still score the points; distances and heights are the shortest.
Good to know
Points use the WMA formula A × (M − B)C for every throw, rounded down to a whole point.
Type points and you get the slowest time, or shortest mark, that still scores them. Not every total can be hit exactly, so the calculator tells you what the nearest mark really scores.
Masters marks are converted to an open-age equivalent with the WMA 2023 age factors, then scored on the standard tables. Results save in your browser and can be shared with a link.
Questions
Each of the 5 throws is scored on its own using the WMA throws pentathlon scoring tables, then the points are added together. Every throw uses the formula A x (M - B)^C, where M is the distance in metres. A, B and C are fixed for each event, and the result is rounded down to a whole point. For example, 54.43m in the hammer throw scores 800 points.
Scoring 1,000 points in every event would give a total of 5,000. The marks needed for 1,000 points are: hammer throw 66.14m, shot put 17.07m, discus throw 57.39m, javelin throw 57.18m, weight throw 20.98m.
As a rough guide: New to the event, under 2,500. Solid club throwers, 2,500 to 3,300. National masters medal contenders, 3,300 to 4,000. International masters level, 4,000 and above. Standards vary by country, age and level of competition, so use these as a starting point.
All 5 events are held on one day, in this order: hammer throw, shot put, discus throw, javelin throw and weight throw.
The calculator uses the World Masters Athletics (WMA) throws pentathlon tables. The shot put, discus and javelin use the same formulas as the World Athletics combined events tables, while the hammer and weight throw have their own WMA formulas.
Masters athletes throw age-appropriate implements. Each mark is then converted to an open-age equivalent with the WMA 2023 age factors and scored on the standard tables, so athletes of different ages can be compared on the same points scale.
Other events
Ten events, plus the world record breakdown.
Open decathlon calculatorHurdles, jumps, throws and the 800m.
Open heptathlon calculator60m, Long Jump, Shot Put, High Jump, 60m Hurdles, Pole Vault, 1000m.
Open men's heptathlon calculatorFive events in a single day.
Open pentathlon calculatorHammer, shot, discus, javelin and weight throw.
Open men's throws pentathlon calculatorSupport the project
If you find this website helpful, consider buying me a coffee to support its development and maintenance. Every contribution helps keep this resource free and up-to-date for athletes everywhere!
☕️ Buy me a Coffee