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Range Calculator
Find the range of a data set: the gap between its largest and smallest values.
Volcano Span Analyzer
Extreme Value Detection & Dataset Breadth
About the Range Calculator
Find the range of a data set: the gap between its largest and smallest values.
How to use the Range Calculator
- Enter your numbers in Input Stream, separated by commas.
- Press Solve Data Span.
Formula and method
Range = Maximum − Minimum
Worked example
For 5, 12, 88, 3, 19, 42 the range is 88 − 3 = 85.
Tips
- The range is sensitive to outliers. The interquartile range is more robust.
Frequently asked questions
What does the range tell you?
How spread out the data is, using only the two extreme values.