Median Calculator - Find Middle Value
Calculate the median (middle value) of a dataset. Find the middle value in sorted data, handling both odd and even number counts.
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Calculate Median
Separate numbers with commas, spaces, semicolons, or new lines
📊 About Median
• Definition: The middle value when data is sorted
• Odd count: Median is the middle number
• Even count: Median is the average of the two middle numbers
• Use case: Better than mean for skewed data or data with outliers
• Example: Median income, median house prices, median age
• Advantage: Not affected by extreme values (outliers)
How to Use Median Calculator
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Enter your numbers separated by commas, spaces, or new lines.
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Click "Calculate Median" to find the middle value.
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View the median and sorted values.
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Copy the result to use elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median?▾
The median is the middle value in a sorted dataset. For odd counts, it's the middle number. For even counts, it's the average of the two middle numbers.
Why use median instead of mean?▾
Median is better for skewed data or when outliers are present, as it's not affected by extreme values.
How is median calculated?▾
Sort the data, then take the middle value. For even counts, average the two middle values.
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