Statistics

Z-Score Calculator

Find how many standard deviations a value is from the mean.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
Z-score 1.5
Formula: z = (x − μ) ÷ σ
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. Value (x) = 85
3. Mean (μ) = 70
4. Standard deviation (σ) = 10
5.
6. Z-score = 1.5
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A z-score tells you how unusual a value is within its distribution.

The math behind it

z = (value − mean) ÷ standard deviation. z = 2 means two standard deviations above the mean.

Worked Example

x 85, μ 70, σ 10 → z = 1.5.

Frequently Asked Questions

Negative z?

The value is below the mean.

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