Mean Absolute Deviation Calculator
Measure the spread of your data around the mean.
How this calculator works
Mean absolute deviation is the average distance of each value from the mean. Unlike standard deviation it does not square the distances, so it is easier to interpret and less affected by extreme values.
Frequently asked questions
How is MAD different from standard deviation?
MAD averages absolute distances. Standard deviation squares them first, which gives extra weight to outliers.
What does a larger MAD mean?
The values are more spread out.
What is median absolute deviation?
The median of the distances from the median. It is shown too.
