Find the Median of Your Numbers

This calculator computes the median of several numbers (128 maximum).

What is the median?

The median is a statistical measure that divides a data set into two equal parts. In other words, it is the number in the middle when the data is sorted in ascending or descending order. If the number of data points is odd, the median is the middle number. If it is even, the median is the average of the two middle numbers.

For example, for the following data set: 3, 1, 4, 2, 5, the median is 3 (the middle number). For the data set 3, 1, 4, 2, the median is (2 + 3) / 2 = 2.5.

How to use this median calculator?

To calculate the median with this free online tool, simply enter your numbers in the available input fields. You can easily add or remove lines with the dedicated buttons to process up to 128 values at once.

The median is calculated automatically as soon as a number is entered or modified. The median is displayed along with the total count of values.

Save your calculations

To keep your data, click the Save button or use the f keyboard shortcut. You can then export it in CSV or PDF format.

Keyboard shortcuts

Here are the keyboard shortcuts available to make this calculator easier to use:

m ⇝ Clear

f ⇝ Save

Why calculate the median?

The median is an important statistical measure because it is less sensitive to extreme values than the average. It is often used to represent the central tendency of a data set, particularly when the data is skewed or contains outliers.

Examples of using the median

Here are some concrete examples where calculating the median is useful:

• Median income: The median income of a population is often used to assess the standard of living, because it is not influenced by very high incomes.
• Median home price: The median price of houses in an area gives a more accurate picture of the real estate market than the average, which can be skewed by a few very expensive properties.
• Test scores: The median score of a group of students can be used to assess overall performance, avoiding the impact of extremely low or high scores.