📊 Standard Deviation Calculator

Updated: 2026-07-11

Free online standard deviation calculator. Enter data to compute mean, variance, standard deviation (sample/population), min, and max. Pure frontend, no data upload.

How to Use

  1. Enter Data
    Enter your data in the text area, separated by commas, spaces, or newlines.
  2. Select Type
    Choose sample (n-1) or population (n) standard deviation.
  3. View Results
    Click Calculate to see mean, standard deviation, variance, and more.

FAQ

What is standard deviation?

Standard deviation measures how spread out data points are from the mean. A larger standard deviation means more dispersed data; a smaller one means data is more concentrated. It is the square root of the average of squared deviations from the mean.

What is the difference between sample and population standard deviation?

Population standard deviation divides by n (total count), used when you have all data. Sample standard deviation divides by n-1 (Bessel's correction), used when estimating from a sample. Most real-world applications use sample standard deviation.

How are standard deviation and variance related?

Variance is the average of squared deviations from the mean. Standard deviation is the square root of variance. Standard deviation has the same unit as the original data, making it easier to interpret.

What input formats are supported?

Comma-separated (12, 15, 18), space-separated (12 15 18), and newline-separated data are all supported. The tool automatically parses various formats and filters invalid entries.

Is my data uploaded to a server?

No. All calculations happen locally in your browser. Data is never uploaded to any server. This is a pure frontend tool that fully protects your data privacy.