Mean, Median, Mode, Range Calculator
Last updated: July 2026 · Free · No sign-up required
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Quick reference
| Statistic | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Mean | Arithmetic average |
| Median | Middle value after sorting |
| Mode | Most common value |
| Range | Max − min |
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Calculations use 64-bit floating point with sensible rounding for the domain (currency to 2 decimals, percentages to 4 decimals, algebra to 6 significant figures). Where exact rational arithmetic matters — fractions, factorials, simplification — we use a dedicated BigNumber path so 1/3 + 1/6 returns ½, not 0.49999.
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Below the calculator we link a small set of plain-English explainer pages — "What is a percentage?", "Why does PEMDAS matter?", and so on. They cover the underlying concept in 4–6 short paragraphs. Read those before the calculator if the topic is new, or after if you want the extra context.
Interpretation guide
| Data shape | Best center measure |
|---|---|
| Symmetric | Mean and median both useful |
| Skewed/outliers | Median is more robust |
| Categorical/repeated | Mode is useful |
lightbulb Mean, median, mode and range of a data set
Result: Mean 6.4, median 6, mode 4, range 6. Sum 32 ÷ 5 = 6.4; sorted 4,4,6,8,10 → middle value 6; 4 repeats (mode); 10 − 4 = 6.
What this means: When two values tie for most frequent the set is bimodal; when none repeat there is no mode. The median resists outliers better than the mean.
Formula & methodology
Formula: Mean = sum/n; median = middle value; mode = most frequent value
Descriptive statistics summarize a dataset from different angles. Mean is sensitive to outliers; median and mode often explain skewed data better.
Frequently asked questions
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