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Average Calculator

Find the arithmetic mean of a list of numbers.

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Formula / Calculation Method

Average = sum(values) / number of values.

Example Calculation

2, 4 and 6 have an average of 4.

Understanding the Result

Separate values with commas or newlines. Negative and decimal values are supported.

What is the Average Calculator?

Find the arithmetic mean of a list of numbers.

How to Use

Enter numbers separated by commas or newlines. Include a minus sign for negative values and a decimal point for fractions.

Select Calculate after entering your values. Text tools update as you type. Reset restores the starting fields.

Interpreting the Calculation

The mean balances all values equally and can be strongly affected by an extreme value. A zero is a real observation and is included; an empty item is rejected.

Common Questions

Are empty entries counted as zero?

No. Remove empty entries or explicitly enter zero if that is the value you intend.

What assumptions does this tool use?

Separate values with commas or newlines. Negative and decimal values are supported.

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