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Coefficient of Variation Calculator

Relative variability — standard deviation as a percent of the mean.

Calculate the coefficient of variation (CV) — a unitless measure of dispersion that lets you compare the spread of data sets with very different scales.

Daniel Oh By Daniel Oh
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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

CV = (Standard deviation / Mean) × 100

In depth

Calculate the coefficient of variation (CV) — a unitless measure of dispersion that lets you compare the spread of data sets with very different scales.