Median Absolute Deviation Calculator
Find the median absolute deviation from the median.
Open toolMean Absolute Deviation Calculator
Find the average absolute deviation from the arithmetic mean. Use 1–1,000 comma- or whitespace-separated numbers, each with magnitude at most 1 billion.
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How Mean Absolute Deviation Calculator works
Find the average absolute deviation from the arithmetic mean.
Use 1–1,000 comma- or whitespace-separated numbers, each with magnitude at most 1 billion. Finite real inputs; output uses up to 12 significant digits. Floating-point results may be rounded. Finite real inputs; output uses up to 12 significant digits. Floating-point results may be rounded.
How to use Mean Absolute Deviation Calculator
Follow the labelled inputs.
Enter observations
Replace the example with observations. The field labels specify the expected format and units.
Input and settings
Check the remaining inputs
This tool uses one input. Check the supported range before running it. Use 1–1,000 comma- or whitespace-separated numbers, each with magnitude at most 1 billion.
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Select Calculate. Review the calculated result, then copy it or download the result text.
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Examples and uses for Mean Absolute Deviation Calculator
Check the supplied example
The starting example produces 0.666666666667. Find the average absolute deviation from the arithmetic mean.
Use your own inputs
Read the labels for observations. Use 1–1,000 comma- or whitespace-separated numbers, each with magnitude at most 1 billion.
Record a reviewed result
Copy the calculated result into your notes. Keep the formula and assumptions with it if someone else needs to reproduce the calculation.
How to read the result
Read the units and assumptions with the output.
Find the average absolute deviation from the arithmetic mean.
Use 1–1,000 comma- or whitespace-separated numbers, each with magnitude at most 1 billion. Finite real inputs; output uses up to 12 significant digits. Floating-point results may be rounded. Finite real inputs; output uses up to 12 significant digits. Floating-point results may be rounded.
Supported input and limits
Check the stated scope before you run it.
Use 1–1,000 comma- or whitespace-separated numbers, each with magnitude at most 1 billion. Finite real inputs; output uses up to 12 significant digits. Floating-point results may be rounded. Finite real inputs; output uses up to 12 significant digits. Floating-point results may be rounded.
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Open toolMean Absolute Deviation Calculator: common questions
Answers about using Mean Absolute Deviation Calculator and understanding its results.
What assumptions and input limits apply?
Use 1–1,000 comma- or whitespace-separated numbers, each with magnitude at most 1 billion. Finite real inputs; output uses up to 12 significant digits. Floating-point results may be rounded. Finite real inputs; output uses up to 12 significant digits. Floating-point results may be rounded.
How can I save the output?
Use Copy result to copy the displayed text, or Download to save it as a text file. The tool runs in your browser and does not require an account.
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