Mean (Average) Calculator

Compute the arithmetic mean of a list of numbers.

Inputs

Any numeric values; commas, spaces, or newlines all work.

Result

Arithmetic mean of 7 values
12.571429
Range: 5 … 22.
  • Sum88
  • Count7
  • Min5
  • Max22
  • Range17

Step-by-step

  1. Sum: 8 + 12 + 15 + 7 + 19 + 22 + 5 = 88.
  2. Divide by count (7): 88 ÷ 7 = 12.571429.

How to use this calculator

  • Paste numbers separated by commas, spaces, or newlines.
  • Read the mean and supporting stats.

About this calculator

The arithmetic mean — sum divided by count — is the most familiar "average". It's the right choice for normally distributed data and homogeneous quantities. For skewed data, the median (the middle value) is usually more representative; for ratios over time, the geometric mean can be appropriate. Use mean for "average test score, average rainfall, average temperature".

Frequently asked

When the data has outliers or is heavily skewed (income, house prices). The median is robust against extreme values.

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