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X-bar & R Control Chart Calculator

Calculate X-bar and R chart center lines and control limits from subgroup means and ranges.

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Result

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Uses standard X-bar/R chart constants A2, D3 and D4 for subgroup sizes 2–10. Use rational subgroups and a stable process baseline.

How to use this calculator

What to enter

Enter or select the following as requested: Subgroup size; Subgroup means; Subgroup ranges. Follow the units, valid ranges, examples, and options displayed beside each field.

What the result means

The X-bar chart tracks subgroup averages, while the R chart tracks within-subgroup variation. Use consistent subgroup sizes and investigate unusual signals before concluding that the process is stable.

When to use it

Use this to analyze process quality or plan a quality-improvement study. Verify data collection and statistical assumptions before changing a process or reporting formal capability results.