Margin of Error Calculator

The margin of error for a mean at a chosen confidence level.

Result

Margin of error

2.9400

How it works

Margin = z · (SD ÷ √n)

The margin of error is the ± range around a result. A larger sample or lower confidence level both make it smaller.

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Frequently asked questions

What shrinks the margin of error?

A bigger sample size, a smaller standard deviation, or a lower confidence level.

Is a smaller margin always better?

It means more precision, but it usually requires a larger, costlier sample.

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