Confidence Interval Calculator

Enter sample mean, standard deviation, sample size and confidence level to calculate the confidence interval around the mean.

Simplified z-based interval; not suitable for all statistical analyses.

Examples

  • Mean 50 units, SD 5, n 30, 95% ⇒ 48.21 to 51.79 units
  • Mean 120 units, SD 20, n 100, 90% ⇒ 116.71 to 123.29 units

FAQ

Which confidence levels are supported?

90%, 95%, and 99%; other values default to 95%.

What if sample size is small?

For n<30 consider using the t-distribution.

Does it handle proportions?

No, it is designed for means.

Additional Information

  • Uses z-scores assuming normal distribution.
  • Larger samples produce narrower intervals.