Method
The mean adds every number and divides by the count. The median is the middle value after sorting the list.
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Average Calculator
Paste a list of values and see the centre and range at a glance.
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Enter numbers separated by commas, spaces, or new lines. Mean and median describe the set differently: the mean uses every value, while the median is the middle after sorting.
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How it works
Use the calculator first, then scan the details below when you want more context about the inputs, result, or assumptions.
How to use it
Paste or type numbers separated by commas, spaces, or new lines.
Understand the result
Mean can be pulled by unusually high or low values; median shows the middle of the sorted list.
Example
The values 12, 18, 15, and 21 have a mean of 16.5 and a median of 16.5.
Notes
Numbers are processed locally in your browser. Check that the list uses only numeric values before interpreting the result.
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