Average Calculator
Enter your numbers below to instantly get the average.
Average
18
Sum 108 ÷ 6 numbers
How to Calculate an Average
Average = sum of all values ÷ number of values.
Worked example
Data set: 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42.
Sum: 4 + 8 + 15 + 16 + 23 + 42 = 108
Average: 108 ÷ 6 = 18
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you calculate an average?
Add up all the numbers in a data set, then divide by how many numbers there are. This is also called the arithmetic mean.
Is average the same as median?
No. The average (mean) is the sum divided by the count. The median is the middle value when the numbers are sorted. They can differ a lot when a data set has outliers.
What's a real-world example of using an average?
Averaging test scores, monthly expenses, or daily step counts are common examples — anywhere you want one number that represents a typical value across many data points.
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