Mode Calculator
Find the mode (most frequent value) of a list of numbers, with a frequency table.
Change the values and press Calculate to work out your own figures.
Enter numbers to find the value that appears most often.
| Value | Frequency |
|---|---|
| 2 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 23 | 3 |
| 38 | 2 |
Show the working
- Count how often each value appears
- The most frequent value is 23 (3 times)
How to use it
Enter numbers to find the value that appears most often.
Paste or type the numbers separated by commas, spaces or new lines. Results are worked out exactly and shown to 12 significant figures; Show the working lists each step.
Key facts
mode = the value(s) with the highest frequency
Modes of categories
The mode is the only average that also works for categories, such as the most common shoe size sold.
Questions
Can a data set have no mode?
Yes, when every value appears equally often.
Can there be more than one mode?
Yes; each value that ties for the highest frequency is a mode.
Formulas
mode = the value(s) with the highest frequency
Sources
Limitations
- Up to 5,000 values. Values are separated by commas, spaces or new lines, so write 1250 rather than 1,250.