Average Deviation Calculator
Mean absolute deviation = average of |x − mean|.
Inputs and units
- Numbers: Enter your value in the format and unit shown.
Calculation method
Mean absolute deviation = average of |x − mean|.
Worked example
The example values are: Numbers = 2,4,6
- Mean: 4
- Mean absolute deviation: 1.3333333333
- |2 − 4| = 2
- |4 − 4| = 0
- |6 − 4| = 2
Assumptions and limitations
Check that the inputs and units describe your situation.
Using your result
Select Calculate after changing inputs. Copy result copies the displayed output; Download result saves a text file. Reset returns the form to its example inputs. Calculations run in your browser.
Average Deviation Calculator FAQs
What method does this calculator use?
Mean absolute deviation = average of |x − mean|.
What should I check before using the result?
Check that the inputs and units describe your situation.
