The median is robust to outliers: one huge value changes the mean but not the median.
How to use the Median Calculator
- Data
Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.
How it works
Sort the numbers and pick the middle one, or average the two middle numbers.
What each result means
- Median = median([Data])
- Mean = [Mean]([Data])
- Mode = [Mode]([Data])
- Range = range([Data])
Formula
Median = middle value of sorted dataWorked example
Inputs — Data: 3, 7, 1, 9, 4, 100.
Results — Median = 5.5; Mean = 20.6667; Range = 99.
Frequently asked questions
When is the median better than the mean?
For skewed data such as house prices or incomes.
What if there is no mode?
When no value repeats, the mode is shown as a dash.
What formula does the Median Calculator use?
Median = middle value of sorted data.