The highest score with one dart is 60, achieved by hitting treble 20. The bullseye scores 50, so it is valuable, but it is not the highest single-dart score.
This is one of the most common beginner scoring questions because the bullseye feels like it should be the top target. In standard darts scoring, trebles change the answer.
Quick answer
Treble 20 is worth 60 points. That beats inner bull, which is worth 50. Treble 19 is worth 57 and treble 18 is worth 54.
Top single-dart scores
| Target | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Treble 20 | 60 | 20 × 3 |
| Treble 19 | 57 | 19 × 3 |
| Treble 18 | 54 | 18 × 3 |
| Inner bull | 50 | Fixed bull value |
Why the bull is not highest
The bullseye has a fixed value of 50. Number segments can be multiplied by the double and treble rings. Treble 20 uses the highest number on the board and triples it, which creates the maximum single-dart score.
How this affects strategy
Players aim at treble 20 because it has the highest reward. However, that does not mean treble 20 is always the right target. In checkout situations, players may aim at different numbers to leave a preferred double.
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Why treble 20 is the main scoring target
Treble 20 is valuable because it combines the highest number segment with the treble multiplier. That is why the top of the board dominates scoring practice. A player who hits treble 20 regularly can build large visits quickly.
When bull is still the right target
Even though bull is not the highest single dart, it is still important. Bull can be a finish, a setup target, or a practice target for centre-board control. In some games, bull has extra value because of the rules.
Common beginner confusion
Many beginners assume the centre must be the highest score because that is true in many target games. Darts is different: the rings multiply numbered segments, so treble 20 beats the bull.
Why this matters for beginners
Knowing that treble 20 is worth 60 helps beginners understand why players spend so much time aiming at the top of the board. It also explains why a 180 is three darts in the same small treble segment, not three bullseyes.
Practice idea
Try alternating between big 20, treble 20 and bull. This teaches the difference between scoring practice and target-control practice. Treble 20 builds scoring power; bull practice builds central control and confidence for bull finishes.
Bottom line
The highest score with one dart is treble 20, worth 60 points. The inner bull scores 50, so it is second behind the top trebles.
FAQs
Is bullseye the highest score?
No. Inner bull is 50; treble 20 is 60.
What is the highest score with three darts?
180, from three treble 20s.
What is treble 19 worth?
57 points.
