Free online tool

Z-Score Calculator

Enter a value, the population mean and standard deviation.

Instant calculation

Z-Score Calculator

Enter a value, the population mean and standard deviation.

Your numbers stay in this browser. Nothing is uploaded or saved.

Three clear steps

How to use this calculator

  1. 01

    Enter value

    Type the data point to evaluate.

  2. 02

    Enter mean

    Type the population mean.

  3. 03

    Enter standard deviation

    Type the population standard deviation.

The formula

How this calculation works

A z-score tells how many standard deviations a value is from the mean. Positive = above mean, negative = below.

Z-Score Calculator

Z = (Value − Mean) ÷ Standard deviation

(70−50)÷10=2.0

Check the method

Worked examples

Each example follows the same formula used by the calculator.

Value=70, mean=50, SD=10 — z-score?

(70−50)÷10=2.0Z = 2.0 (2 SDs above mean)

Common questions

Questions about this calculation

What is the Z-Score Calculator?

The Z-Score Calculator helps you calculate the z-score (standard score) of a value in a distribution. Enter your values and select Calculate to get an instant result.

How is the result calculated?

A z-score tells how many standard deviations a value is from the mean. Positive = above mean, negative = below.

Can you show an example?

Example: Value=70, mean=50, SD=10 — z-score? — Z = 2.0 (2 SDs above mean).

Is my data saved when I use the Z-Score Calculator?

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

Is the Z-Score Calculator free to use?

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