Sturges’ Rule Calculator

Sturges’ Rule uses the following formula to determine the optimal number of bins to use in a histogram:

Number of bins = ⌈log₂n + 1⌉

To apply Sturges’ Rule to a given dataset, simply enter the sample size of the dataset in the box below and then click the “Calculate” button.

n (the sample size)

Number of Bins to Use: 6