Range Calculator

Compute the range (max − min) of a list of numbers.

Inputs

Result

Range of 7 values
18
From 4 to 22.
  • Min4
  • Max22
  • Mean11.4286
  • Count7

Step-by-step

  1. Find min: 4.
  2. Find max: 22.
  3. Range = max − min = 22 − 4 = 18.

How to use this calculator

  • Enter your numbers.
  • Read the range, min, and max.

About this calculator

The range is the simplest measure of data spread — the difference between the largest and smallest values. It's easy to compute but extremely sensitive to outliers, so most statistics work uses standard deviation or interquartile range instead. Range is most useful as a quick sanity check of data extent.

Frequently asked

Because it depends only on the two extreme values. A single outlier completely changes the range. Standard deviation and IQR are more robust.

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