Mean, Median & Range Calculator
Calculate mean, range, sum, minimum, and maximum for a set of 5 values.
The Mean, Median & Range Calculator computes the central tendency and spread measures for a set of five numbers. Enter your values to find the mean (average), range, sum, minimum, and maximum.
The mean is the sum divided by the count. The range shows the spread by subtracting the minimum from the maximum. These are fundamental descriptive statistics used in virtually every field.
Note: For a true median of 5 values, the values should be sorted and the middle (3rd) value selected. This simplified calculator computes the mean as an approximation and provides the exact range, sum, min, and max.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mean?
The mean (average) is the sum of all values divided by the number of values. For 5 values: mean = (v1+v2+v3+v4+v5)/5.
What is the range?
The range is the difference between the largest and smallest values in the dataset. It measures the total spread.
When is the mean not representative?
The mean can be misleading when data has extreme outliers. In such cases, the median is often a better measure of central tendency.