Calculate percentile
Easily calculate the percentile of a series of numbers. Enter multiple values and instantly discover which value corresponds to a specific percentile with this free percentile calculator.
A percentile indicates what percentage of the values lies below a certain value . Percentiles are widely used in statistics, data analysis, and education to better understand the distribution of data.
With this percentile calculator, you can easily calculate a percentile. Enter a series of numbers and choose the desired percentile (for example, 25, 50, or 90). The tool automatically calculates the corresponding value.
What is a percentile?
A percentile indicates what percentage of the values is lower than a certain value .
For example:
- 25th percentile (P25) → 25% of the values are lower
- 50th percentile (P50) → this is the median
- 90th percentile (P90) → 90% of the values are lower
Example percentile
Dataset:
10, 20, 30, 40, 50
The 50th percentile is:
30
Because this is the middle number.
Where are percentiles used?
Percentiles are often used in:
- statistical analyses
- school results and exams
- medical examinations
- performance measurements
- data analysis and machine learning