Average Calculator
Calculate Mean, Median, Mode & Range
Average Calculator
Calculate Mean, Median, Mode & Range
Separate numbers with commas, spaces, or semicolons
Examples:
mean
10, 20, 30, 40, 50
Mean: 30.00
median
5, 2, 8, 1, 9
Median: 5.00
mode
1, 2, 2, 3, 4
Mode: 2
range
100, 200, 150, 300
Range: 200
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Mean is the average (sum divided by count). Median is the middle value when sorted. Mode is the most frequent value.
Use Median when you have outliers or skewed data, as it's less affected by extreme values than the Mean.
Range shows the spread of data (difference between maximum and minimum values). A larger range indicates more variability.
Yes! A dataset can be bimodal (two modes) or multimodal (multiple modes). If all values appear equally, there may be no mode.
Yes, the Mean is sensitive to extreme values. A single outlier can significantly change the mean value.
Understanding Averages
Averages are fundamental statistical measures that summarize a dataset. Different types of averages serve different purposes:
Mean (Average)
Best for: Normally distributed data without outliers
Formula: Sum of all values ÷ Number of values
Median
Best for: Skewed data or datasets with outliers
Finding: Middle value when sorted
Mode
Best for: Categorical data or finding most common value
Finding: Most frequent value(s)
Range
Best for: Understanding data spread
Formula: Maximum value - Minimum value
