Median Calculator
Find the middle value of a data set.
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Find the median of your data
The median is the middle value once your numbers are sorted from smallest to largest. With an even count it is the average of the two central values. Enter your data and this tool sorts it for you, then reports the median together with the lowest value, the highest value and the range between them. The median resists outliers, so it often describes skewed data, such as house prices or incomes, better than the mean does.
Median versus mean
One very large or very small entry barely moves the median but can drag the mean a long way, which is why the median is preferred for lopsided data.
Frequently asked questions
What happens with an even number of values?
The median becomes the average of the two middle numbers after sorting. The tool does this for you automatically.
Why use the median instead of the average?
The median is far less affected by extreme values, so it gives a fairer sense of the centre when data is skewed.