How to Find the Percentile of a Data Set?

Sort the data set from least to greatest

Find the value whose percentile you want

Count how many values are below that value

Count how many values are equal to that value

Use the percentile formula: Percentile = (number below + 0.5 × number equal) ÷ total number of values × 100

If your method requires it, use the rank formula: Rank = (percentile ÷ 100) × (n + 1)

Locate the rank in the ordered data set

Interpolate between adjacent values if the rank is not a whole number

Report the resulting percentile value or percentile rank

Suggested for You

Trending Today