Calculating Interquartile Range By Hand

Interquartile Range Calculator


Introduction & Importance

The interquartile range (IQR) is a measure of statistical dispersion, representing the spread of the middle 50% of a data set. Calculating it by hand is crucial for understanding your data’s variability and identifying outliers.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter comma-separated data in the input field.
  2. Click ‘Calculate’.
  3. View results and chart below.

Formula & Methodology

The IQR is calculated as Q3 – Q1, where Q1 is the first quartile (25th percentile) and Q3 is the third quartile (75th percentile).

Real-World Examples

Data & Statistics

Comparison of IQR calculation methods
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