Average Calculator

Calculate the arithmetic mean, median, mode, range, and total sum for any list of numbers.

How to Use the Average Calculator

Enter the required values in the fields above and click Calculate. All calculations are executed directly inside your web browser using proven mathematical formulas, ensuring instantaneous results and 100% privacy without transmitting your numbers to remote servers.

Mathematical Formula

Mean = (∑ x) / n | Range = Max - Min | Median = Middle element of sorted values

Worked Example

For numbers 4, 8, 6, 5, 3: Sum = 26, Count = 5, Mean = 5.2, Median = 5, Range = 5.

Important Notes & Limitations

Works with finite sets of real numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the median preferred over the mean? ▼

The median is preferred when the dataset contains extreme outliers (such as home prices or income distributions) which distort the arithmetic mean.