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Standard Deviation Calculator

Calculate the mean, variance and standard deviation of a data set by entering numbers separated by commas or spaces.

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How It Works

How standard deviation is calculated

Standard deviation measures how spread out a set of numbers is from the mean. It's calculated by finding the mean, then the squared difference of each number from that mean (called variance), then taking the square root of the variance.

Population vs sample standard deviation

This calculator computes population standard deviation, dividing by the total count of numbers. Sample standard deviation (used when your data is a sample of a larger population) divides by count minus one instead, resulting in a slightly larger value.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a low vs high standard deviation mean?

A low standard deviation means the numbers are clustered closely around the mean, while a high standard deviation means they're spread out over a wider range.

How do I enter my numbers?

Enter numbers separated by commas, spaces, or both, for example '4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42' or '4 8 15 16 23 42' both work.

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