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Free Median Calculator
A median calculator sorts a number list and finds its middle value. Enter classroom scores or any data set to see the sorted values and clear odd- or even-count calculation steps.
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Median calculator result
Median
84
7 valid values
Valid values
7
Middle value
84
Step-by-step work
- 1. Sort the values from least to greatest: 72, 78, 81, 84, 87, 91, 95.
- 2. There are 7 values, so the median is the value in position 4: 84.
Sorted values
72, 78, 81, 84, 87, 91, 95
How to Use the Median Calculator
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Review the order
Check the values sorted automatically from least to greatest.
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Follow the middle step
Use one middle position or average the two middle values.
Median Calculator FAQ
What is a median calculator?
A median calculator sorts a number list and finds its middle value. If the list has an even count, it averages the two middle values.
How do you find the median of an odd number of values?
Sort the values from least to greatest and choose the single value in the middle position.
How do you find the median of an even number of values?
Sort the values, identify the two middle numbers, add them, and divide their sum by two.
Can the median be a decimal or negative number?
Yes. A median can be a decimal or negative number, and an even-sized list can produce a median that was not one of the original values.
When is median more useful than mean?
Median is often more representative when a data set contains unusually high or low outliers that would pull the mean away from most values.