Percentile

Find a percentile within a numeric data set using linear interpolation between ordered values.

How this calculator works

Enter the values for first value, second value and review the units before calculating.

Formula / method

Rank = (p ÷ 100) × (n − 1)

Worked example

The 75th percentile of 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 is 40.

Assumptions and limitations

The percentile is between 0 and 100 and the interpolation convention is linear.

Different software packages use different percentile conventions; this tool states the convention used.