Enter the mean square between groups and the mean square within groups into the calculator to determine the f ratio.
F Ratio Formula
The following formula is used to calculate an F ratio.
F = MBG / MWG
- where f is the f ratio
- MBG is the mean square between groups
- MWG is the mean square within groups
To calculate an F ratio, divide the mean square between groups by the mean square within groups.
F Ratio Definition
An f ratio is defined as the ratio between the mean square between groups and the mean square within the group.
F Ratio Example
How to calculate f ratio?
- First, determine the mean square between groups.
Calculate the mean square between groups.
- Next, determine the mean square within groups.
Calculate the mean square within groups.
- Finally, calculate the f ratio.
Calculate the f ratio using the formula above.
FAQ
An F ratio is a measure of variance between means of groups. Just as the formula above states it’s a ratio of the mean square between groups divided by a mean square within groups. The larger the difference the higher the ratio and the higher the variance.

