What is the Percentile Calculator?
Find the value at any percentile of a data set. Paste a list of numbers from any spreadsheet or document and get descriptive statistics instantly. Each statistics calculator also charts your data so outliers stand out.
How to use the Percentile Calculator
- Paste or type your numbers into the box (a sample is pre-filled so you can see how it works).
- Results update automatically as you type; you can also press Calculate.
- Read the output: value at percentile.
- Use the 📊 chart to see the result visually, then copy or share it.
Formula and method
Worked example
With percentile = 90 %, the Percentile Calculator returns value at percentile: 24.4.
Tips for better results
- Use sample standard deviation (n − 1) for samples and population (n) for complete data sets.
- Check the chart for outliers before trusting a mean.
- Quartiles here use the inclusive interpolation method, matching Excel’s QUARTILE.INC.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Percentile Calculator do?
Find the value at any percentile of a data set.
How is it calculated?
The Percentile Calculator uses this method: Position = (n − 1) × p, interpolated between neighbors.
Can you show an example?
With percentile = 90 %, the Percentile Calculator returns value at percentile: 24.4.
Is the Percentile Calculator accurate?
Yes. It uses standard formulas and exact constants, and the results are verified by our automated test suite. Values are displayed to up to 12 significant digits.
Is this tool free and private?
Yes — the Percentile Calculator is completely free with no sign-up, and it runs entirely in your browser, so the values you enter are never uploaded to our servers.
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