Range Calculator
Find the spread between the largest and smallest values in a list.
Result for the values shown.
Calculations run in your browser.
What to enter
| Input | Meaning and units |
|---|---|
| Numbers | Separate values with commas, spaces or line breaks. Use dots for decimals; at most 10,000 values. |
Understanding your result
These are descriptive results for the observations you entered, not proof of causation, significance or a particular population distribution.
Common mistakes
- Confusing a descriptive statistic with a population inference or ignoring repeated values.
Check your calculation
- Try a small hand-checkable list; confirm the stated quartile/rank/denominator convention before comparing with another application.
Calculation checks, sources and review limits
What is the difference between the largest and smallest number?
Find the spread between the largest and smallest values in a list.
Common uses
- Find the spread between the largest and smallest values in a list.
How it works
max(values)-min(values) Lists accept commas, semicolons, spaces or line breaks as separators; use a dot for decimals. At most 10,000 observations are supported. Calculations use floating-point arithmetic; displayed numeric results have up to 12 significant digits.
Worked example
Enter Numbers: -2, 5, 1. The result is Range: 7.
FAQ
What is the difference between the largest and smallest number?
max(values)-min(values) Lists accept commas, semicolons, spaces or line breaks as separators; use a dot for decimals. At most 10,000 observations are supported. Calculations use floating-point arithmetic; displayed numeric results have up to 12 significant digits.
What assumptions and limits apply?
Inputs and results must stay within the stated supported ranges.