Math & Statistics

Average and Weighted Mean Calculator

Compare an ordinary mean with a weighted mean for four observations and their relative weights. The calculator uses weighted mean = Σ(value × weight) ÷ Σweights. It returns more than one result so you can check the main answer against a useful secondary measure. A weighted mean gives more influence to observations with larger weights. Weights must represent a defensible importance, frequency, probability, or exposure measure.

Check the displayed units, assumptions, and rounding before relying on the result.

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Scenario results

Ordinary mean

78.75

Every value counts equally.

Weighted mean

83

Uses the entered relative weights.

Total weight

7

Denominator of the weighted mean.

How the calculation works

Use consistent units and retain full precision until the final display step.

weighted mean = Σ(value × weight) ÷ Σweights
Value 172
Weight 11
Value 284
Weight 22
Value 391
Weight 33
Value 468
Weight 41

Worked example

Reproduce the displayed scenario, then change one assumption at a time.

1
Start with the displayed scenario
These values remain visible and editable, so the example can be reproduced.
Value 1: 72; Weight 1: 1
2
Apply the formula
Keep units consistent before substituting the inputs.
weighted mean = Σ(value × weight) ÷ Σweights
3
Check Ordinary mean
Every value counts equally.
78.75

Assumptions behind the result

  • Inputs use the units shown beside each control.
  • The displayed formula is applied without hidden market or demographic data.
  • Rounding occurs only for display; calculations keep full numeric precision.
  • A weighted mean gives more influence to observations with larger weights.
  • Weights must represent a defensible importance, frequency, probability, or exposure measure.

Mistakes that change the answer

  • Mixing percentages with decimals or mixing incompatible units.
  • Relying on a rounded intermediate value instead of the full result.
  • Changing several assumptions at once instead of testing value 1 separately.

Questions about average and weighted mean calculator

What does the average and weighted mean calculator calculate?
Compare an ordinary mean with a weighted mean for four observations and their relative weights.
Can I verify the result by hand?
Yes. Use weighted mean = Σ(value × weight) ÷ Σweights with the displayed inputs, then compare your answer with the first result card.
What is the main limitation?
Weights must represent a defensible importance, frequency, probability, or exposure measure.

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