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Quartile Calculator

Compute quartiles and interquartile range from a data list with your chosen percentile method.

Clear formulas
Educational steps
Detail breakdown

Q1/Q2/Q3 via percentile engine; IQR = Q3 − Q1.

Limitation: Educational box-plot statistics.

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How to Use the Quartile Calculator

Q1/Q2/Q3 via percentile engine; IQR = Q3 − Q1.

1

Open the Quartiles calculator and read field labels.

Match the mode

Educational box-plot statistics.

What It Calculates

Q1/Q2/Q3 via percentile engine; IQR = Q3 − Q1.

Worked Examples

Linear quartiles

Inputs

numbersText:7,15,3,12,9,18,5,14,11,8
method:linear

Result

Q2 shown

IQR = Q3 − Q1 in details.

Simple set

Inputs

numbersText:1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
method:linear

Result

Even split quartiles

Method documented.

Nearest rank

Inputs

numbersText:1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
method:nearest_rank

Result

Rank-based Qs

May differ from linear.

Check your mode

Educational box-plot statistics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Results keep the precision shown on the page unless the engine requires integers.

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Formulas

Standard definitions with assumptions noted below.

Formula

IQR ​=​ Q3 − Q1

Scientific Background

Standard statistics definitions with assumptions stated on-page. Educational only—not professional certification.

Sources & review

Quartile Calculator documents the references behind its formulas and assumptions. Always treat results as educational estimates, not personalized professional advice.

Last reviewed

July 22, 2026

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