Five Number Summary Calculator
Calculate the five-number summary (minimum, Q1, median, Q3, maximum) of a dataset.
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How to use this tool?
Follow these steps to compute the five-number summary for your dataset:
- Enter your data in the text area. Separate numbers by commas, spaces, or both (e.g.,
1, 2, 3, 4, 5or10 20 30). - Click the "Calculate" button to process the numbers.
- View the results displayed below: Minimum, Q1 (first quartile), Median (Q2), Q3 (third quartile), and Maximum.
- Note: The calculator requires at least two numeric values. Quartiles are computed using the inclusive Tukey hinges method.
All values are shown with color-coded labels for quick identification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A five-number summary consists of the minimum, first quartile (Q1), median (Q2), third quartile (Q3), and maximum of a dataset. It provides a quick overview of the distribution.
This calculator uses the inclusive method (Tukey hinges). For an odd number of data points, the median is excluded when calculating Q1 and Q3. For even, the median is the average of the two middle values.
Yes, you can enter decimal numbers. Separate them with commas or spaces.
