Free Deer Antler Score Calculator
Enter your Boone & Crockett measurements below and get your gross and net score instantly. No signup required.
Widest inside width between main beams. Cannot exceed longest main beam
| Measurement | Left Side (in.) | Right Side (in.) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Main Beam Outer curve from burr to tip | - | ||
G1 (Brow) Brow tine. First tine from base | - | ||
G2 Second tine | - | ||
G3 Third tine | - | ||
G4 Fourth tine (if present) | - | ||
H1 Circ. Between burr and G1 | - | ||
H2 Circ. Between G1 and G2 | - | ||
H3 Circ. Between G2 and G3 | - | ||
H4 Circ. Between G3 and G4 (or midpoint) | - | ||
| TOTALS | - | - | −- |
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How This B&C Calculator Works
This free calculator uses the official Boone & Crockett scoring formula for typical whitetail deer. Enter your measurements in inches (fractions as decimals) and the calculator adds them up for your gross score and subtracts symmetry differences for your net score.
Gross B&C Score = Inside Spread Credit + Left Main Beam + Right Main Beam + All G-tines (both sides) + All H circumferences (both sides)
Net B&C Score = Gross Score − Total Symmetry Deductions
For official Boone & Crockett record book entry, your deer must be scored by a certified B&C official measurer after a 60-day drying period. This calculator gives you an accurate estimate. For official submission, contact the Boone and Crockett Club directly.
What Counts as a Good Buck Score?
Score classes give your number context. Here is how most hunters talk about whitetail scores:
- 100 to 120 inches: a solid young buck, usually 2.5 to 3.5 years old. Great future potential.
- 120 to 140 inches: a mature, respectable whitetail. A wall-worthy deer for most of the country.
- 140 to 160 inches: a true trophy. Less than 5% of bucks ever reach this class.
- 160 to 170 inches: the buck of a lifetime for most hunters. Approaching record book territory.
- 170+ inches net typical: the Boone & Crockett all-time record book minimum. These are once-in-a-generation deer.
Curious where deer like this are being killed? Our whitetail trophy map shows which states and counties produce the biggest bucks.
Deer Score Calculator FAQ
How do you calculate a deer score?
Measure both main beams, the inside spread, every tine over one inch, and four mass measurements per side. Add them for the gross score, then subtract side-to-side differences for the net score. This calculator does the math for you using the official Boone and Crockett formula.
Is this the same as a Boone and Crockett calculator?
Yes. This tool uses the official B&C typical whitetail formula: the same one used for buck score, antler score, and deer scoring calculators everywhere. The only difference from an official score is that record book entry requires a certified measurer and a 60-day drying period.
Can I score a deer without measuring it?
Yes. The rackline.ai app scores bucks from a single photo using AI. It works on trail cam photos, live bucks on the hoof, velvet bucks, and harvest photos, with no tape measure involved.
What is the difference between gross and net score?
Gross is everything the buck grew. Net subtracts asymmetry deductions between the left and right sides. Read the full breakdown in our gross vs net score guide.
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