Standard Deviation Calculator

Find the standard deviation of a set of numbers.

How it is calculated

Standard deviation is simply the square root of variance, bringing the units back to match the original data.

Formula

Standard deviation: √Variance

Frequently asked questions

Why take the square root of variance?

Variance is measured in squared units (like squared rupees), which is hard to picture. Taking the square root brings the spread back to the normal units, making it easier to understand.