Percentile Calculator
A percentile is a value below which a given share of the numbers fall. The 90th percentile, for example, is a value that about nine in ten of the numbers in the list are at or below.
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How it works
Sort the list from smallest to largest. The calculator then finds the position that is the chosen share of the way through the list, and reads the value there. When that position falls between two numbers, it estimates a value between them.
Percentiles are often used for test scores, race times and pay ranges, where a rank matters more than the raw number.
Worked example
In your list of 8 numbers, the value at the 90% percent mark is 41.2.
Questions
Is a percentile the same as a percent?
No. A percent is a share of a whole. A percentile is a value in a list, marking the point below which a share of the values sit.
Why might my answer differ from another tool?
Several methods exist for estimating a percentile between two numbers. This calculator uses straight-line estimation, so other tools can give a slightly different value.
Do I need to sort my numbers first?
No. The calculator sorts the list for you, so you can paste the numbers in any order.
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