Class Width Calculator
Calculate optimal class width for creating frequency distributions and histograms
About Class Width
Class width is the difference between the upper and lower boundaries of each class in a frequency distribution.
Formula: Class Width = Range / Number of Classes
Sturges Formula: k = 1 + 3.322 × log₁₀(n)
Tips:
- Round class width to a convenient number
- Start the first class at or below the minimum value
- 5-20 classes typically work best
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Formula Source: Standard Mathematical References
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🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.