Sainte-Laguë Method Seat Allocation

Allocate proportional representation seats using the Sainte-Laguë (Webster) method. Divide each party's votes by odd numbers 1, 3, 5… and award seats to the highest quotients — more proportional than D'Hondt.

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 proportional representation seats using the Sainte-Laguë (Webster) method. Divide each party's votes by odd numbers 1, 3, 5… and award seats to the highest quotients — more proportional than D'Hondt

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • Sainte-Laguë method — The sainte-laguë method recorded for the scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the sainte-laguë method result against the thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the Sainte-Laguë method for the scenario you are assessing. Allocate proportional representation seats using the Sainte-Laguë (Webster) method. Divide each party's votes by odd numbers 1, 3, 5… and award seats to the highest quotients — more proportional than D'Hondt. Use the sainte-laguë method result to inform your calculation.

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