Position of the Median Calculator
🎲 Statistics & probability. Use the Position of the median formula to find position of the median, number of values n: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.
Put the values in order first.
Pick the ○ next to the value you want to find, fill in the others, and it solves as you type.
What each letter means
| Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|
| Position of the median | no unit |
| Number of values n | no unit |
Worked example
Find the position of the median when Number of values n = 15.
Using position = (n + 1)/2: Position of the median = 8.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Position of the median?
position = (n + 1)/2. Put the values in order first.
What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?
Position of the median, Number of values n.
How do you calculate position of the median?
Put the values into position = (n + 1)/2. For example, with Number of values n = 15, position of the median = 8.
Can I solve for a different value?
Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (position of the median, number of values n) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.
