Hare Quota Proportional Representation Calculator

Allocate legislative seats using the Hare quota method (largest remainder method). Quota = total valid votes / seats. Initial seats = floor(votes/quota); remaining seats given to parties with largest remainders.

Data set — comma or newline separated
Statistical Results — n = 8
Count (n)8
Sum (Σx)40
Min2
Max9
Range7
Q14
Q35.5
IQR1.5
Mean (μ)5
Median4.5
Mode4
Pop. Variance (σ²)4
Pop. Std Dev (σ)2
Sample Variance (s²)4.571428571
Sample Std Dev (s)2.138089935
Skewness0.65625
Excess Kurtosis-0.21875
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How It Works

Allocate legislative seats using the Hare quota method (largest remainder method). Quota = total valid votes / seats. Initial seats = floor(votes/quota); remaining seats given to parties with largest remainders

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • Hare quota method — The hare quota method recorded for the scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the hare quota result against the thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the Hare quota method for the scenario you are assessing. Allocate legislative seats using the Hare quota method (largest remainder method). Quota = total valid votes / seats. Initial seats = floor(votes/quota); remaining seats given to parties with largest remainders. Use the hare quota result to inform your calculation.

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