When should I use median instead of mean?

Use the median when your data has outliers or is skewed, since it is less affected by extreme values than the mean.

Average Calculator

Q: Can a data set have more than one mode?

Yes, if two or more values tie for the highest frequency the data set is multimodal and all of them are listed.

Calculate the mean, median, mode and range for a set of numbers

Enter Numbers (comma or space separated)

What is the Average Calculator?

The Average Calculator takes any list of numbers and instantly returns the three most common measures of central tendency — mean, median and mode — along with the range, sum and count. It's useful for quickly summarizing test scores, survey data, prices or any other numeric list.

How to Use the Average Calculator

Enter your numbers separated by commas or spaces (e.g. 10, 20, 30, 25, 15).
Read the results — mean, median, mode, range, sum and count update instantly as you type.

Mean vs. Median vs. Mode

Mean — the sum of all values divided by how many there are. Sensitive to outliers.
Median — the middle value when the numbers are sorted. Less affected by extreme values than the mean.
Mode — the value (or values) that appear most often in the list.

Example

For the data set 10, 20, 30, 25, 15: the mean is 20, the median is 20, there is no repeating value so no mode, and the range (max − min) is 20.

Frequently Asked Questions

Use the median when your data has outliers or is skewed — for example, average income is often reported as a median because a few very high earners would distort the mean.

Yes — if two or more values tie for the highest frequency, the data set is multimodal and this calculator lists all of them.