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Free Average Calculator
An average calculator finds the mean by adding a set of numbers and dividing by the count. Paste classroom scores or any data set to also calculate median, mode, range, sum, minimum, and maximum with clear steps.
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Average calculator result
Mean: 84
8 valid values
Median
83
Mode
81
Range
23
Sum
672
Minimum
72
Maximum
95
Step-by-step work
- 1. Add the values: 672.
- 2. Divide the sum by 8: 672 ÷ 8 = 84.
- 3. Median: The two middle values are 81 and 85; their average is 83.
- 4. Mode: 81 appears 2 times.
Sorted values
72, 78, 81, 81, 85, 88, 92, 95
How to Use the Average Calculator
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Review the sorted data plus the exact mean and median work.
Average Calculator FAQ
What is an average calculator?
An average calculator adds a set of numbers and divides the total by the number of values. It can also show median, mode, and range to describe the data set more fully.
What is the difference between mean, median, and mode?
Mean is the sum divided by the count, median is the middle value after sorting, and mode is the value that appears most often.
Can a data set have more than one mode?
Yes. If two or more values tie for the highest repeat count, the data set is multimodal and this calculator lists every mode.
Can I use decimals and negative numbers?
Yes. Enter whole numbers, decimals, or negative values separated by commas, spaces, semicolons, or new lines.
Which average should I use for classroom data?
Mean is useful for balanced data, while median is often more representative when one unusually high or low value would pull the mean away from most scores.