Range Calculator
Find the range (largest minus smallest) of a list of numbers.
Change the values and press Calculate to work out your own figures.
Enter numbers to find their range.
Show the working
- Minimum = 2, maximum = 38
- Range = 38 − 2 = 36
How to use it
Enter numbers to find their range.
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
range = maximum − minimum
Range and outliers
The range uses only the two most extreme values, so one unusual value can make it large; the interquartile range on the quartile calculator is more robust.
Questions
How do I find the range?
Subtract the smallest value from the largest.
Can the range be negative?
No; it is 0 when all the values are equal.
Formulas
range = maximum − minimum
Sources
Limitations
- Up to 5,000 values. Values are separated by commas, spaces or new lines, so write 1250 rather than 1,250.