# How to calculate standard deviation in excel

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**how to calculate standard deviation in excel**

**Answer** : To calculate the standard deviation in Excel, you can use the built-in function STDEV.P for a sample or STDEV.S for a population. Here’s how to do it:

**For a Sample:**

1. Enter your data in an Excel column.

2. Click on an empty cell where you want the standard deviation to appear.

3. Type the following formula, replacing “A1:A10” with the range that contains your data:

4. Press Enter.

**For a Population:**

1. Enter your data in an Excel column.

2. Click on an empty cell where you want the standard deviation to appear.

3. Type the following formula, replacing “A1:A10” with the range that contains your data:

4. Press Enter.

Excel will calculate the standard deviation for the given data range and display the result in the selected cell.