Mean, Median, Mode Calculator
Calculate the mean, median, and mode of a set of numbers.
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Calculate Mean, Median, and Mode Instantly
Our calculator provides a complete statistical analysis of your number set, including the mean (average), median, mode, and other key descriptive statistics.
What are Mean, Median, and Mode?
Mean, median, and mode are the three most common measures of central tendency in statistics. They each provide a different way of understanding the "typical" or "central" value in a set of data. The **mean** is the arithmetic average. The **median** is the middle number in a sorted list. The **mode** is the number that occurs most frequently.
How It Works: The Formulas
The calculator performs several key statistical calculations:
Mean: Sum of all values / Count of values
Median: The middle value of a sorted data set.
Mode: The most frequently occurring value in the data set.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between mean, median, and mode?
The mean is the average of a set of numbers. The median is the middle value in a sorted data set. The mode is the number that appears most frequently. They are all measures of central tendency but can give different pictures of the data.
How do you calculate the mean?
To calculate the mean, you add up all the numbers in a data set and then divide the sum by the total count of numbers in the set.
When is the median a better measure than the mean?
The median is a better measure of central tendency than the mean when the data set has extreme outliers. For example, in calculating average income, a few billionaires would dramatically skew the mean upward, while the median would provide a more representative value for the typical person.
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