Average Calculator
Calculate the average (mean) of multiple numbers and view additional statistics.
Numbers can be separated by commas, spaces, or new lines. Use a dot (.) for decimals.
How this average calculator works
Enter one or more numbers in the input box. You can separate values using commas, spaces, or new lines. The calculator adds all valid values, counts how many numbers were entered, and divides the sum by the number of inputs to calculate the average (mean).
Common examples
- Grades: Find the average score across multiple tests.
- Finance: Average monthly expenses over a year.
- Analytics: Average values from a dataset.
- Everyday use: Average of measurements or repeated observations.
Related Calculators
If you work with datasets and summaries, these tools may also help: Median & Mode Calculator and Percentage Calculator.
For conversions and number utilities, try: Unit Converter and Random Number Generator.
FAQ
Which separators can I use?
You can separate numbers using commas, spaces, or new lines. For decimals, use a dot (.) only.
When should I use the average (mean)?
The average is best used when values are evenly distributed and not strongly influenced by extreme outliers.
Is the average the same as the mean?
Yes. In everyday mathematics, the term “average” usually refers to the arithmetic mean.
What is the difference between mean, median, and mode?
The mean is the average of all values, the median is the middle value, and the mode is the most frequent value in a dataset.
How do I calculate the average (mean) by hand?
Add all values together and divide the total by the number of values.