Mean vs median
Mean is affected by extreme values (outliers). Median splits the dataset in half. For skewed data like incomes, median is often more meaningful.
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Average Calculator
Calculate mean, median, mode, range, and more from a list of numbers.
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How to use Average Calculator
Enter numbers separated by commas or new lines. The Average Calculator returns count, sum, mean (arithmetic average), median, mode, min, max, and range.
Mean is the most common measure of average. Median is better when outliers skew the data. Mode is the most frequent value.
Mode explained
Mode is the value that appears most often. A dataset can have multiple modes (bimodal) or no mode (all values unique).
Range
Range = max minus min. It shows the spread of the data but is sensitive to outliers.
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Average Calculator FAQs
How do I calculate the average of numbers?
Add all numbers together and divide by the count. This calculator does it automatically from your list.
What is the difference between mean and median?
Mean is the sum divided by count. Median is the middle value when sorted. Mean is skewed by outliers; median is not.
What is mode?
The value that appears most frequently in a dataset.
How do I calculate range?
Subtract the smallest value from the largest value.
What is a weighted average?
A weighted average gives different values different levels of importance. Use the Grade Calculator for weighted averages.
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