Find the average of any numbers. This free average calculator gives the mean, plus the median, mode, range, sum and count — just paste your values.
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The “average” usually means the mean (sum ÷ count), but this also shows the median (middle value), mode (most frequent) and range, since each can be the figure you need.
Mean (average)
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Median
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Mode
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Range
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Count
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Sum
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Min / Max
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Mean is the arithmetic average, median is the middle value when sorted, and mode is the most common value. They can differ a lot when data is skewed by outliers.
Use this free average calculator to find the mean of a set of numbers. Paste your values and it instantly shows the average, along with the median, mode, range, sum and count.
What this average calculator shows you
An average calculator finds the mean — the sum of your numbers divided by how many there are. Because “average” can also mean the middle or most common value, it also gives the median, mode and range.
How the average (mean) is calculated
Mean = sum of values ÷ number of values
For 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42, the sum is 108 and there are 6 values, so the mean is 18.
Mean, median and mode
Measure
What it is
Mean
The arithmetic average (sum ÷ count).
Median
The middle value when sorted.
Mode
The most frequently occurring value.
Range
The difference between max and min.
When to use each
The mean suits evenly spread data; the median is better when outliers would skew the mean (like incomes or house prices); the mode is useful for the most common category. Comparing all three reveals the shape of your data.
How to use the average calculator
Paste or type your numbers, separated by commas, spaces or new lines.
Read the mean at the top.
Check the median, mode and range for the fuller picture.
Average FAQ
How do I calculate the average?
Add up all the numbers and divide by how many there are. For 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42, the sum is 108 over 6 values, so the average is 18.
What's the difference between mean, median and mode?
The mean is the sum divided by the count, the median is the middle value when sorted, and the mode is the most frequent value. This calculator shows all three.
When should I use the median instead of the mean?
Use the median when outliers would distort the mean — for example with incomes or house prices, where a few very large values pull the mean upward.
Can data have more than one mode?
Yes. If two or more values tie for the most frequent, the data is bimodal or multimodal, and the calculator lists each mode.
How do I enter my numbers?
Paste or type them separated by commas, spaces or new lines. Anything that isn't a number is ignored.
Is the average calculator free?
Yes, this average calculator is completely free, needs no sign-up, and gives instant results in your browser.
