Math & Statistics
Variance Calculator
Calculate population or sample variance from a dataset.
TOOL 42
Enter your values
Use the fields below to calculate your result.
Result
8
Count6
Mean5.666667
Std. deviation2.828427
Formula: Population variance = Σ(x − μ)²/N; sample variance = Σ(x − x̄)²/(N − 1).
How to use this calculator
What to enter
Enter or select the following as requested: Data values; Type. Follow the units, valid ranges, examples, and options displayed beside each field.
What the result means
The statistic summarizes the entered data using the measure named by the calculator. Results depend on the supplied observations and, where applicable, whether the data are treated as a sample or an entire population.
When to use it
Use this to summarize or compare a dataset. Check data quality, missing values, units, and the sample-versus-population convention before interpreting the statistic.