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Mean, Median, Mode, Range Calculator

Separate values with commas, spaces, semicolons, or new lines. Decimals and negatives are allowed. Avoid thousands separators.

Choose how many decimal places to display for mean, median, mode, and range.

If multiple values share the highest frequency, choose whether to list all modes or only the lowest value.

Sorting affects only the displayed list of numbers. Calculations are performed on the values regardless of order.

Use our Mean, Median, Mode, Range Calculator to instantly summarize any list of numbers. Paste your data, choose rounding and display options, and get precise results in seconds.

What the Mean, Median, Mode, Range Calculator Does

The calculator quickly computes four foundational measures of descriptive statistics: mean (average), median (middle value), mode (most frequent value), and range (spread from smallest to largest). These metrics help you understand the center, typical value, and variability in your data. Whether you are a student checking homework, a teacher preparing examples, or an analyst reviewing quick summaries, this tool delivers fast, reliable insights without spreadsheets.

Why these four measures matter

  • Mean: The arithmetic average, ideal for balanced data sets without extreme outliers.
  • Median: The middle value when numbers are sorted; it is robust to outliers and skewed data.
  • Mode: The most frequently occurring number(s); helpful for categorical-like numeric data and repeated measurements.
  • Range: The simplest measure of spread, highlighting the span between minimum and maximum values.

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Paste or type your numbers in the input box. You can separate values with commas, spaces, semicolons, or new lines.
  2. Choose the number of decimal places for rounded results.
  3. Select a mode policy: list all modes if there is a tie, or return a single lowest-value mode.
  4. Pick a display order for the list (ascending, descending, or original order).
  5. Click Calculate to see your summary statistics instantly.

Formulas and Definitions

Mean: Add all values and divide by the count. For example, the mean of 2, 4, 6 is (2 + 4 + 6) / 3 = 4.

Median: Sort the data. If the number of values is odd, the median is the single middle value. If even, it is the average of the two middle values. For example, for 1, 3, 5, 7 the median is (3 + 5) / 2 = 4.

Mode: The most frequent value(s). A set can have no mode, one mode, or multiple modes. For instance, in 2, 2, 3, 3, both 2 and 3 are modes.

Range: The difference between the maximum and minimum values. For example, in 5, 10, 12 the range is 12 ? 5 = 7.

Tips for Accurate Results

  • Avoid thousands separators (e.g., use 1000 instead of 1,000).
  • Decimals and negative numbers are supported; use a period as the decimal point.
  • Outliers can pull the mean away from the bulk of the data; check the median for a robust center.
  • If many values repeat, reviewing the mode can reveal common outcomes or popular measurements.
  • Use the range to quickly assess variability; a larger range indicates greater spread.

Examples of When to Use This Tool

Students can verify statistics homework by comparing manual results with the calculator output. Teachers can demonstrate the impact of outliers by adding or removing extreme values and instantly showing changes to mean and range. Researchers and analysts can quickly summarize a small dataset before moving on to more advanced analysis. Finance and operations teams can use it to scan daily metrics, such as sales counts, response times, or unit defects, to understand central tendencies and variability.

Interpreting Results

A strong grasp of context is essential. If the range is large, your data may span multiple clusters or include outliers; consider using the median to represent the data’s center. If there is no mode, your values may be well distributed across the interval. If multiple modes exist, you may be seeing two or more common values, which can indicate a mixture of different processes or groups. Adjust rounding to make reporting cleaner, and switch the display order to visually scan the data more easily.

Get Started Now

Paste your numbers, choose your preferences, and click Calculate. The Mean, Median, Mode, Range Calculator is designed to be accurate, fast, and simple—perfect for quick checks, coursework, and everyday analysis.

FAQs

How do I use the Mean, Median, Mode, Range Calculator?

Paste numbers separated by commas, spaces, or new lines, set decimal places and options, then click Calculate to see all four results.

What does the Mean, Median, Mode, Range Calculator show?

It displays your data list, count, mean, median, mode (single or multiple), range, and min/max using your rounding preference.

Can the Mean, Median, Mode, Range Calculator handle negatives and decimals?

Yes. The calculator accepts negative numbers and decimals; use a period as the decimal separator.

Why does the Mean, Median, Mode, Range Calculator say “No mode”?

If no value repeats, there is no most frequent number, so the dataset has no mode.

Does sorting affect results in the Mean, Median, Mode, Range Calculator?

No. Sorting changes only the display order; calculations are the same regardless of the sort option.

Can I choose how the mode is reported in the Mean, Median, Mode, Range Calculator?

Yes. Select to return all modes when there’s a tie or only a single lowest-value mode.

Is rounding applied to all outputs in the Mean, Median, Mode, Range Calculator?

Rounding is applied to the displayed mean, median, mode values, range, min, and max per your decimal setting.

What data separators are allowed in the Mean, Median, Mode, Range Calculator?

Use commas, spaces, semicolons, or new lines to separate numbers for reliable parsing.