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Mean, Median & Mode Calculator Calculate mean, median, mode, range, and other central tendency measures for any dataset.

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Mean, Median & Mode Calculator

Calculate mean, median, mode, range, and other central tendency measures for any dataset.

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Check range, midrange, geometric mean, harmonic mean, and sorted data.

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What Is Mean, Median & Mode Calculator?

Mean, median, and mode are the three primary measures of central tendency in statistics. The mean (arithmetic average) sums all values and divides by the count — sensitive to outliers. The median is the middle value in sorted data — resistant to outliers and better for skewed distributions. The mode is the most frequent value, usable with non-numeric data. This calculator also computes geometric mean, harmonic mean, range, and midrange for a full statistical profile of your dataset.

Why Use Mean, Median & Mode Calculator?

  • Computes all three central tendency measures simultaneously
  • Includes geometric and harmonic means for specialized applications
  • Shows range and midrange for spread information
  • Displays sorted data for easy visual inspection
  • Handles any dataset size with instant results

Common Use Cases

Data Analysis

Quickly understand the center and distribution of any numerical dataset.

Academic Grading

Calculate class averages and identify the most common score.

Market Research

Find typical customer values using the most appropriate measure of center.

Quality Assurance

Monitor the central tendency of measurements to ensure consistency.

Technical Guide

The arithmetic mean is calculated as μ = Σxᵢ/n. The median is found by sorting the data and taking the middle value (for odd n) or the average of the two middle values (for even n). The mode is found by counting the frequency of each value and selecting those with the highest count; if all values appear equally often, there is no mode. The geometric mean is the nth root of the product of all values: (∏xᵢ)^(1/n), only defined for positive values. It is appropriate for data that is multiplicative in nature, such as growth rates. The harmonic mean is n/Σ(1/xᵢ), also only defined for positive values. It is appropriate for averaging rates (e.g., speeds). The relationship between these means for positive data is: harmonic ≤ geometric ≤ arithmetic (AM-GM-HM inequality), with equality only when all values are identical.

Tips & Best Practices

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    Use mean for symmetric data without outliers
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    Use median for skewed data or data with outliers
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    Mode is the only measure usable with categorical (non-numeric) data
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    Geometric mean is best for averaging percentages and growth rates
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    Harmonic mean is best for averaging rates (like speeds)
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    If mean > median, the distribution is right-skewed; if mean < median, it is left-skewed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q Which measure of center should I use?
Use mean for symmetric data, median for skewed data or data with outliers, and mode when you need the most frequent value or are working with categorical data.
Q What if there are multiple modes?
A dataset can be bimodal (two modes) or multimodal (more than two). If all values occur equally, there is no mode.
Q Why can the mean be misleading?
The mean is pulled toward extreme values. For example, in the dataset [1, 2, 3, 4, 100], the mean is 22 but the median is 3, which better represents the typical value.
Q What is the geometric mean used for?
The geometric mean is used for averaging rates of change, such as investment returns. A 100% gain followed by a 50% loss has a geometric mean of 0% (correct) vs. arithmetic mean of 25% (misleading).
Q When is the harmonic mean appropriate?
Use harmonic mean for averaging rates. If you drive 60 mph going and 30 mph returning, the average speed is 40 mph (harmonic mean), not 45 (arithmetic mean).

About This Tool

Mean, Median & Mode Calculator is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.