Enter the sample mean, standard deviation, population mean, and sample size into the calculator to determine your Z value.

Z Test Calculation Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the Z value from your sample data.

Z = (M - μ) / (σ / √n)

Variables:

  • M is the sample mean
  • μ is the population mean
  • σ is the standard deviation
  • n is the sample size

To calculate the Z value, subtract the population mean from the sample mean, then divide the result by the standard deviation divided by the square root of the sample size.

What is a 1 Sample Z Test?

A 1 Sample Z Test is a statistical method used to determine if there is a significant difference between the sample mean and the population mean. This test is often used in hypothesis testing to compare the sample mean to a known population mean. The Z test is particularly useful when the sample size is large, and the population standard deviation is known. By calculating the Z value, you can determine how many standard deviations the sample mean is from the population mean, providing insight into the statistical significance of the observed difference.

How to Calculate Z Value?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Z value using the given formula.


  1. First, determine your sample mean (M).
  2. Next, determine the population mean (μ).
  3. Determine the standard deviation (σ) of the sample.
  4. Determine the sample size (n).
  5. Use the formula from above: Z = (M – μ) / (σ / √n).
  6. Finally, calculate the Z value by plugging in the values.
  7. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.