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The weighted average percentage is a calculation that takes into account the varying degrees of importance of the numbers in a data set. Unlike a regular average where all numbers are treated equally, a weighted average assigns weights that determine the relative importance of each number.
The calculator uses the weighted average formula:
Where:
Explanation: Each percentage is multiplied by its corresponding weight, these products are summed, and then divided by the sum of all weights.
Details: Weighted averages are crucial when some values in your data set are more important than others. They are commonly used in grade calculations, financial analysis, inventory accounting, and many other fields where different factors have different levels of importance.
Tips: Enter weights and percentages as comma-separated values. Both lists must have the same number of values. Weights should be positive numbers (typically > 0). Percentages can be any numeric value.
Q1: What's the difference between average and weighted average?
A: Regular average treats all values equally, while weighted average gives some values more "weight" or influence than others.
Q2: Can weights be zero or negative?
A: Technically yes, but typically weights are positive numbers. A zero weight means that value doesn't contribute to the average.
Q3: What if my weights don't add up to 1 or 100?
A: The calculator normalizes the weights automatically, so they don't need to add up to any specific total.
Q4: Can I use this for non-percentage values?
A: Yes, the calculation works the same way for any numeric values, though we call it "weighted average percentage" when dealing with percentages.
Q5: How many values can I input?
A: There's no strict limit, but very long lists might be difficult to manage in this interface.