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Average & Median

Average, median, minimum and maximum of a list.

How to use the Average & Median

Average, median, minimum and maximum of a list. Fill in the fields above and the result updates instantly, together with the formula behind it.

Formula

Arithmetic mean = sum of values ÷ number of values

Worked example

10, 20, 30, 40 has an average of 25 and a median of 25.

Important things to know

Use commas, spaces or new lines to separate numbers. Decimal numbers use a dot.

Frequently asked questions

How is the Average & Median calculated?

Arithmetic mean = sum of values ÷ number of values. Example: 10, 20, 30, 40 has an average of 25 and a median of 25.

What do I need to enter in the Average & Median?

You enter: Numbers (comma, space or newline separated). An example value is shown in each empty field, and the result appears as soon as the numbers are valid.

What is the difference between the average and the median?

The average (mean) adds all values and divides by how many there are. The median is the middle value of the sorted list and is less affected by outliers: for 1, 2, 3, 100 the mean is 26.5 but the median is 2.5.

Can I save or share this calculation?

Yes. Use Copy to copy the result or full example. Share creates a link that puts your chosen values into the URL fragment so another person can reproduce the calculation. Your named saves and recent history stay in your own browser.

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