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Confidence Interval Calculator

Enter the sample mean, standard deviation, sample size and confidence level.

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Confidence Interval Calculator

Enter the sample mean, standard deviation, sample size and confidence level.

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Three clear steps

How to use this calculator

  1. 01

    Enter sample mean

    Type the average of your sample.

  2. 02

    Enter standard deviation

    Type the sample standard deviation.

  3. 03

    Enter sample size and confidence

    Provide the number of observations and confidence level.

The formula

How this calculation works

For 95% confidence, Z=1.96. For 99%, Z=2.576. The interval estimates where the population mean likely falls.

Confidence Interval Calculator

CI = Mean ± Z × (StdDev ÷ √n)

ME=1.96×10÷√100=1.96; CI=[48.04, 51.96]

Check the method

Worked examples

Each example follows the same formula used by the calculator.

Mean=50, SD=10, n=100, 95% confidence — interval?

ME=1.96×10÷√100=1.96; CI=[48.04, 51.96][48.04, 51.96]

Common questions

Questions about this calculation

What is the Confidence Interval Calculator?

The Confidence Interval Calculator helps you calculate the confidence interval for a population mean. Enter your values and select Calculate to get an instant result.

How is the result calculated?

For 95% confidence, Z=1.96. For 99%, Z=2.576. The interval estimates where the population mean likely falls.

Can you show an example?

Example: Mean=50, SD=10, n=100, 95% confidence — interval? — [48.04, 51.96].

Is my data saved when I use the Confidence Interval Calculator?

No. All calculations run locally in your browser. Your inputs and results are never uploaded, stored or shared with anyone.

Is the Confidence Interval Calculator free to use?

Yes. The Confidence Interval Calculator is completely free. No account, sign-up or payment is required. It works on mobile, tablet and desktop.