Average Calculator

Enter a list of numbers to find the mean, median, mode and range, along with the sum and count.

Reviewed by the WorldCalcs team · Methodology · Last reviewed: June 2026

Result

Mean
18
Median
15.5
Mode
none
Range
38
Sum
108
Count
6
Minimum
4
Maximum
42

What is an average?

An average is a single number that summarises a list of values. The most common is the mean: add everything up and divide by how many there are. The median is the middle value when the numbers are sorted, the mode is the value that appears most often, and the range is the gap between the largest and smallest. Together these show where a data set sits and how spread out it is. This calculator returns the mean, median, mode, range, sum and count for any list of numbers, including decimals and negatives.

How it's calculated

The mean is the sum divided by the count: for 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42 the sum is 108 and there are 6 values, so the mean is 108 divided by 6 = 18. The median is the middle value after sorting; with an even count it is the average of the two middle numbers, so this set gives (15 + 16) divided by 2 = 15.5. The mode is the most frequent value (none here, since each appears once), and the range is 42 - 4 = 38.

Example

Take 2, 7, 3, 7, 5. The mean is (2 + 7 + 3 + 7 + 5) divided by 5 = 24 divided by 5 = 4.8. Sorted it is 2, 3, 5, 7, 7, so the median is the middle value, 5. The value 7 appears twice, so the mode is 7, and the range is 7 - 2 = 5.

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How to use

Type your numbers separated by commas, spaces or new lines. Decimals and negatives are fine; blank entries are ignored.

The calculator returns the mean, median, mode, range, sum, count, minimum and maximum as you type.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between mean, median and mode?+

The mean is the sum divided by the count, the median is the middle value, and the mode is the most frequent value.

How do I calculate the mean?+

Add all the numbers and divide by how many there are.

What is the median of an even number of values?+

The average of the two middle numbers after sorting.

Can a data set have more than one mode?+

Yes; if two or more values tie for most frequent it is bimodal or multimodal, and if none repeats there is no mode.

When should I use the median instead of the mean?+

When the data has outliers or is skewed, the median often describes the typical value better.

What is the range?+

The difference between the largest and smallest value; it shows spread. For a fuller measure of spread, see our Standard Deviation Calculator.

Does this work with decimals and negative numbers?+

Yes, you can enter any mix of decimals and negatives.

What is a weighted average?+

An average where some values count more than others; this tool computes a simple, unweighted average.

What is the mode if every number is different?+

There is no mode, because no value repeats.