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=LARGE()
Returns the k-th largest value in a data set. You can use this function to select a value based on its relative standing. For example, you can use LARGE to return the highest, runner-up, or third-place score.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365Excel for Microsoft 365 for MacExcel 2024Excel 2024 for MacExcel 2021Excel 2021 for MacExcel 2019Excel 2016
=LARGE(array, k)
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Output typeNumber
Popularity60 / 100
VolatileNo
Dynamic ArrayNo
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◧ Arguments
| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
array |
Array | Required | The array or range of data for which you want to determine the k-th largest value. |
k |
Number | Required | The position (from the largest) in the array or cell range of data to return. |
▣ Examples
▦ Data
| Cell | Value |
|---|---|
A2 |
3 |
B2 |
4 |
A3 |
5 |
B3 |
2 |
A4 |
3 |
B4 |
4 |
A5 |
5 |
B5 |
6 |
A6 |
4 |
B6 |
7 |
A7 |
3 |
B7 |
4 |
A8 |
5 |
B8 |
2 |
A9 |
3 |
B9 |
4 |
A10 |
5 |
B10 |
6 |
A11 |
4 |
B11 |
7 |
3rd largest number in the numbers above
=LARGE(A2:B6,3)
Result:
5
7th largest number in the numbers above
=LARGE(A2:B6,7)
Result:
4
§ Remarks
- 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 n is the number of data points in a range, then LARGE(array,1) returns the largest value, and LARGE(array,n) returns the smallest value.
✦ Tips
- If n is the number of data points in a range, then LARGE(array,1) returns the largest value, and LARGE(array,n) returns the smallest value.
⚠ Common Errors
#NUM!
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.
Fix: Check the second input number
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