Advanced Excel Statistical - LARGE Function



Description

The LARGE function returns the k-th largest value in a data set. You can use this function to select a value based on its relative standing.

Syntax

LARGE (array, k)

Arguments

Argument Description Required/ Optional
Array The array or range of data for which you want to determine the k-th largest value. Required
K The position (from the largest) in the array or cell range of data to return. Required

Notes

  • If n is the number of data points in a range, then −

    • LARGE (array,1) returns the largest value.

    • LARGE(array,n) returns the smallest value.

  • If array is empty, LARGE returns the #NUM! error value.

  • If k ≤ 0 or if k is greater than the number of data points, LARGE returns the #NUM! error value.

  • If the specified k is non-numeric, LARGE returns the #VALUE! error value.

Applicability

Excel 2007, Excel 2010, Excel 2013, Excel 2016

Example

Large Function
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