Darts Checkout Chart All Checkouts Guide | Intersport Elverys Ireland

This is written with real Irish pub-league play in mind: fast decisions, double-out finishes, and the need to keep your head when the chat starts up. You’ll get a clear practice progression too, plus a simple gear checklist to make your checkout sessions feel closer to match night.

Darts Checkout Chart (1–170)

Standard double-out rules apply: you must finish on a double (or the bull, which counts as double 25). Use the first route as your default, and keep the alternates for when a dart lands awkwardly.

170: T20 T20 Bull
167: T20 T19 Bull
164: T20 T18 Bull
161: T20 T17 Bull
160: T20 T20 D20
158: T20 T20 D19
157: T20 T19 D20
156: T20 T20 D18
155: T20 T19 D19
154: T20 T18 D20
153: T20 T19 D18
152: T20 T20 D16
151: T20 T17 D20
150: T20 T18 D18
149: T20 T19 D16
148: T20 T16 D20
147: T20 T17 D18
146: T20 T18 D16
145: T20 T15 D20
144: T20 T20 D12
143: T20 T17 D16
142: T20 T14 D20
141: T20 T19 D12
140: T20 T20 D10
139: T20 T13 D20
138: T20 T18 D12
137: T20 T19 D10
136: T20 T20 D8
135: T20 T15 D15
134: T20 T14 D16
133: T20 T19 D8
132: T20 T16 D12
131: T20 T13 D16
130: T20 T20 D5
129: T19 T16 D12
128: T18 T14 D16
127: T20 T17 D8
126: T19 T19 D6
125: Bull T20 D20
124: T20 T16 D8
123: T19 T16 D9
122: T18 T20 D4
121: T20 T11 D14
120: T20 20 D20
119: T19 20 D21 (alt: T20 19 D20)
118: T20 18 D20
117: T20 17 D20
116: T20 16 D20
115: T20 15 D20
114: T20 14 D20
113: T20 13 D20
112: T20 12 D20
111: T20 11 D20
110: T20 10 D20
109: T20 9 D20
108: T20 16 D16
107: T19 10 D20
106: T20 14 D16
105: T20 13 D16
104: T20 12 D16
103: T20 11 D16
102: T20 10 D16
101: T20 9 D16
100: T20 D20

From 99 down to 2, the most useful pub-league approach is to play towards a preferred double (many players like D16, D20, or D10). As a rule of thumb, if you can’t take it out cleanly, use your first dart to set up an even number and give yourself a single-dart double with the last dart.

Darts Checkout Rules and Common Mistakes

Most 501 games you’ll play in Ireland are double-out. That means:

You must reach exactly zero.
Your final dart must land in a double, or the bull (50).
If you go below zero, or leave a score of 1, you “bust” and your turn doesn’t count.

The most common mistakes in social and league play are simple: not thinking about what a missed dart leaves you, and going at the wrong big number when there’s a safer route. Take 62 as an example. Plenty of players rush at T10 to leave D16. If the dart drifts into 10 you’re left with 52 (still fine), but if it drifts into 15 you’ve made it awkward. A calmer route is 12 then bull (or 12 then D25 if you’re comfortable).

How to Practise Checkouts: A Simple 3-Phase Plan

If you want your finishing to show up on league night, practise the way you play: one visit, three darts, and double-out pressure.

Phase 1 (Week 1): Live on 40, 32, and 24. Start each turn on that number and keep going until you hit the double. These are common “leave” doubles in 501.
Phase 2 (Weeks 2–3): Add two-dart setups. Work 60, 62, 64, 70, and 72. Your goal is to use dart one to leave a favourite double, then take it with dart two or three.
Phase 3 (Weeks 4+): Add pressure finishes. Play “Checkout 10”: pick ten finishes between 80–120, give yourself one visit each, and score 1 point per checkout. Try to beat your previous score.

Rest matters as well. If your forearm or elbow starts to ache, take a few days off and shorten sessions. Persistent pain, numbness, or grip weakness is a reason to check in with a GP or physio rather than trying to throw through it.

Gear That Helps You Use the Chart Properly

A checkout chart only helps if your practice stays consistent. The right setup won’t “buy accuracy”, but it will take a few variables out of the equation.

Darts boards: A good bristle board holds steel-tip darts cleanly and keeps the segments and numbering sharp, which makes it easier to trust what you’re seeing when you’re scanning checkouts quickly.
Dart sets: The right weight and grip help you repeat a release. If your darts feel like they slip in a cold room, you’ll chase your throw instead of your finishing route.
Accessories: A proper oche line or mat keeps your stance consistent. That consistency matters when you’re practising doubles under pressure.

If you’re upgrading for home practice, INTERSPORT Elverys staff can help you match a board and dart set to how you throw, whether you’re playing casual games or chasing steadier doubles for league nights.

FAQs

What is the 170 checkout in darts?

170 is the highest possible checkout on a double-out game: treble 20, treble 20, then bull (50). It’s a classic pressure finish because it requires two trebles and the bull.

What’s a good checkout to memorise first?

Start with common doubles and short finishes: 40 (D20), 32 (D16), 24 (D12), 20 (D10) and 16 (D8). These come up constantly once you’re planning your last two visits.

Why do I keep busting when I’m close?

Busts usually happen when you haven’t planned the miss. If you’re on an odd number, use your first dart to leave an even number and avoid leaving 1. Slow down and pick a route you can repeat.

Do all Irish pub leagues play double-out?

Most 501 formats do, but rules can vary between venues and leagues. Agree the finish rule before you start, especially if you’re mixing casual players with league players.

Is it better to aim for bull finishes or doubles?

Bull can be a great option on certain numbers (like 125), but it’s smaller than many doubles. Most players improve faster by getting reliable on D16, D20 and D10, then adding bull routes later.

Print this page or keep it on your phone and you’ll speed up your decisions quickly. Stick to a few favourite doubles, practise the same setups, and the bigger checkouts won’t feel half as intimidating when the leg is on the line.

Darts Checkout Chart: Every Checkout from 170 Down