# Statistics > Basic Statistics > Row Statistics

The row statistics utility computes a statistic for each row in a set of columns and stores the results in the corresponding rows of a new column.

The row statistics of a set of input variables can be obtained using the following steps:

- Select Statistics > Basic Statistics > Row Statistics…
- In the Input Variable(s) list, enter the names of the columns. Separate column names by spaces (e.g. c2 c4), and use a dash to indicate a range of columns (e.g. c10-c15).
- Select the desired statistic:

- Sum
- Mean
- Standard deviation
- Minimum
- Maximum
- Range
- Median
- Sum of squares
- N total
- N nonmissing
- N missing

- Enter the column name (e.g. C1) or variable name (e.g. sum) in the Store Results in: text box.
- Click OK to finish. The statistic computed across the input column variables for each row will be stored in the corresponding row of the specifed column for storing results.