# Median Calculator Find the median of a dataset, inspect the sorted sequence, and optionally review quartiles and interquartile range > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/median-calculator - **Category:** Math & Numbers - **Keywords:** median, quartiles, dataset, statistics, sorted values, math ## Overview The Median Calculator is a straightforward statistical tool designed to find the middle value of any numerical dataset. Simply input your numbers, and the tool will automatically sort the sequence to determine the median. You can also customize the decimal precision and choose to calculate quartiles and the interquartile range (IQR) for deeper data analysis. ## Inputs - **Dataset** (textarea): e.g. 5, 1, 9, 2, 7 - **Decimal Places** (number) - **Include Quartiles** (checkbox) ## When to use - Analyzing income, real estate prices, or other datasets where extreme outliers might skew the average. - Evaluating test scores or survey results to find the exact middle point of a distribution. - Performing quick statistical summaries that require quartiles and interquartile range (IQR) calculations. ## How it works - Enter or paste your comma-separated or space-separated numbers into the Dataset field. - Adjust the decimal places to set the precision of your final results (between 0 and 10). - Check the 'Include Quartiles' box if you want to calculate the first quartile, third quartile, and interquartile range. - The tool instantly sorts your dataset and outputs the median and requested statistical values in a structured format. ## Use cases - Real estate agents calculating the median home price in a specific neighborhood to provide accurate market reports. - Teachers and educators determining the median test score to gauge overall class performance without outlier distortion. - Data analysts quickly extracting central tendency and quartile metrics for exploratory data analysis. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is a median? The median is the middle number in a sorted, ascending or descending, list of numbers. If the dataset has an even number of observations, the median is the average of the two middle numbers. ### How does this tool handle even versus odd datasets? For an odd number of values, it picks the exact middle number. For an even number of values, it automatically calculates the average of the two central numbers. ### Can I calculate quartiles with this tool? Yes, by enabling the 'Include Quartiles' option, the tool will calculate the first quartile (Q1), third quartile (Q3), and the interquartile range (IQR). ### How should I format my dataset? You can enter your numbers separated by commas, spaces, or newlines. The tool will parse the numerical values and ignore invalid characters. ### What is the maximum decimal precision I can set? 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