Average Rating Calculator

Calculate average star ratings from customer reviews and feedback

Enter Rating Data

★★★★★
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
★★☆☆☆
★☆☆☆☆

Example: Restaurant Reviews

Sample Restaurant Rating Data

★★★★★: 45 reviews
★★★★☆: 28 reviews
★★★☆☆: 12 reviews
★★☆☆☆: 8 reviews
★☆☆☆☆: 3 reviews
Total: 96 reviews

Calculation Steps

Step 1: Total Score = (5×45) + (4×28) + (3×12) + (2×8) + (1×3) = 225 + 112 + 36 + 16 + 3 = 392

Step 2: Total Votes = 45 + 28 + 12 + 8 + 3 = 96

Step 3: Average Rating = 392 ÷ 96 = 4.08 stars

Quality Assessment: Very Good (76% satisfaction rate)

Rating Quality Guide

4.5+ stars
Excellent - Premium quality
4.0-4.4 stars
Very Good - High quality
3.5-3.9 stars
Good - Above average
3.0-3.4 stars
Average - Acceptable
2.0-2.9 stars
Below Average - Needs improvement
Below 2.0 stars
Poor - Significant issues

Rating Best Practices

4.2-4.5 rating is often most trusted by customers

Monitor satisfaction rate for business insights

Focus on reducing 1-2 star ratings first

Higher volume of reviews increases credibility

Perfect 5.0 ratings may seem suspicious

Understanding Average Ratings

What is an Average Rating?

An average rating is a weighted average that summarizes customer feedback across multiple review categories. It provides a single numerical score that represents overall customer satisfaction.

Why Use Star Ratings?

  • Quick visual representation of quality
  • Universally understood rating system
  • Enables easy comparison between products/services
  • Helps customers make informed decisions

Calculation Formula

Average Rating = Σ(Rating × Count) / Total Votes

For 5-star system: (5×r₅ + 4×r₄ + 3×r₃ + 2×r₂ + 1×r₁) / (r₅+r₄+r₃+r₂+r₁)

Key Metrics

  • Average Rating: Overall numerical score
  • Total Votes: Number of reviews received
  • Satisfaction Rate: Percentage of positive ratings
  • Distribution: Breakdown by star category