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Empirical Rule Calculator

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Applies the 68-95-99.7 rule for data distribution within standard deviations of the mean for a normal distribution.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Mean (Average), Standard Deviation, and X-Value in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Z-Score, Lower Bound (3 Standard Deviations), 99.7% Range (Within 3 Standard Deviations), Lower Bound (2 Standard Deviations), 95% Range (Within 2 Standard Deviations), Lower Bound (1 Standard Deviation), and 68% Range (Within 1 Standard Deviation) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Example 1

Mean (Average): 50; Standard Deviation: 10; X-Value: 60

Z-Score: 1; Lower Bound (3 Standard Deviations): 20; 99.7% Range (Within 3 Standard Deviations): 80; Lower Bound (2 Standard Deviations): 30; 95% Range (Within 2 Standard Deviations): 70; Lower Bound (1 Standard Deviation): 40; 68% Range (Within 1 Standard Deviation): 60

Example 2

Mean (Average): 100; Standard Deviation: 15; X-Value: 130

Z-Score: 2; Lower Bound (3 Standard Deviations): 55; 99.7% Range (Within 3 Standard Deviations): 145; Lower Bound (2 Standard Deviations): 70; 95% Range (Within 2 Standard Deviations): 130; Lower Bound (1 Standard Deviation): 85; 68% Range (Within 1 Standard Deviation): 115

Example 3

Mean (Average): 25; Standard Deviation: 5; X-Value: 30

Z-Score: 1; Lower Bound (3 Standard Deviations): 10; 99.7% Range (Within 3 Standard Deviations): 40; Lower Bound (2 Standard Deviations): 15; 95% Range (Within 2 Standard Deviations): 35; Lower Bound (1 Standard Deviation): 20; 68% Range (Within 1 Standard Deviation): 30

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