# Midrange Calculator Calculate the midrange of a numeric dataset as the average of its minimum and maximum values > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/midrange-calculator - **Category:** Math & Numbers - **Keywords:** midrange, range midpoint, statistics, minimum, maximum, center ## Overview Calculate the midrange of a numeric dataset. The midrange is the midpoint between the minimum and maximum values: midrange = (min + max) / 2 Use it as a quick center estimate when you mainly care about the two endpoints of a dataset. ## Inputs - **Dataset** (textarea): e.g. 10, 14, 18, 26 - **Decimal Places** (number) - **Include Comparison Statistics** (checkbox) ## When to use - When you need a fast, rough estimate of the center of a dataset without calculating the full average. - When analyzing data where the extreme high and low values are the most critical factors, such as daily temperature ranges. - When comparing the midpoint of a range against other statistical measures to check for data skewness. ## How it works - Enter or paste your numeric dataset into the input field, separating numbers with commas, spaces, or newlines. - Specify the desired number of decimal places for the final calculated result. - Toggle the option to include comparison statistics if you want additional context alongside the midrange. - The tool automatically identifies the minimum and maximum values, adds them together, and divides by two to output the midrange. ## Use cases - Meteorologists calculating the daily midrange temperature from the day's high and low readings. - Retailers determining the midpoint price of a product category based on the cheapest and most expensive items. - Data analysts quickly estimating the center of a uniform dataset where all values are evenly distributed. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the midrange in statistics? The midrange is a measure of central tendency calculated as the arithmetic mean of the maximum and minimum values in a dataset. ### How is the midrange different from the median? The median is the exact middle value of a sorted dataset, while the midrange is the average of only the highest and lowest numbers, making it highly sensitive to outliers. ### How should I format my dataset? You can enter your numbers separated by commas, spaces, or line breaks. The tool will automatically parse the numeric values from your input. ### What does the 'Include Comparison Statistics' option do? When enabled, the tool outputs additional statistical metrics alongside the midrange, allowing you to compare it with other measures of central tendency. ### Can I adjust the precision of the result? 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