Math
Median Calculator
Find the middle value of a list of numbers, or the average of the two middle values for an even count.
This result is the middle value of the list, so half the numbers are below it and half are above it.
Formula
Sort the values, then take the middle one; with an even count, average the two middle values.
How it works
Type numbers separated by commas. The calculator sorts them first, then picks the middle value, or averages the middle pair when the count is even.
Worked example
For example, the sorted numbers 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42 have two middle values, 15 and 16, and (15 + 16) ÷ 2 = 15.5, so the median is 15.5.
FAQs
What does the Median do?
It takes the values you enter and works out the median for you, showing the result straight away.
What should I enter?
Enter ordinary numbers in the boxes above. If a value does not make sense for this calculation, the page will ask you to check it instead of showing a wrong answer.
Can I use the result for homework or everyday math?
Yes. It is a general-purpose math helper; for exam or professional work, still check the steps against your own working.
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