Correlation Coefficient Calculator

Calculate the Pearson correlation coefficient between two paired datasets.

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Correlation (r)
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Formula used

Pearson's r measures the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two variables, ranging from -1 to 1.

Example: X: 1,2,3,4,5 and Y: 2,4,5,4,5 → r ≈ 0.77 (strong positive correlation).

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter X values (comma-separated), Y values (comma-separated).
  2. Press Calculate to see your result instantly.

Frequently asked questions

What does r = 1 mean?

A perfect positive linear relationship — as X increases, Y increases proportionally.

What does r = -1 mean?

A perfect negative linear relationship — as X increases, Y decreases proportionally.

What does r = 0 mean?

No linear relationship between the two variables (though a non-linear relationship could still exist).

Do the two lists need to be the same length?

Yes, each X value must pair with a corresponding Y value.