Median Calculator
The median is the middle value of a sorted list. For an even count, it is the mean of the two central values.
The median is resistant to extreme outliers. Always sort first.
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Example problems
How this solver works
- Sort.
- Pick the middle or average the two middles.
Worked examples
1, 3, 9
- Middle is 3
Answer: 3
Common mistakes
Skipping the sort
The median is not the middle of the unsorted list.
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Frequently asked questions
When is median better than mean?
When the distribution is skewed or has extreme outliers, such as house prices.