Returns the n-th highest number in a provided range
Syntax
LARGE(range, n)
- range—The group of numbers to return the n-th highest value from
- n—A number representing the position, from the highest, to return
Sample usage
LARGE(Cost1:Cost,3)
Usage notes
- LARGE will only look at numbers in the given range. If the range doesn’t contain numbers, you’ll receive either an #INVALID VALUE or #INVALID COLUMN VALUE error.
- If the n value is higher than the total number of values in the range, you'll receive an #INVALID VALUE error.
Examples
This example references the following sheet information:
| Transaction Total | Units Sold | Price Per Unit | Sold Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,170.00 | 78 | $15.00 | 02/12/19 1:55 PM |
| 2 | $1,491.00 | 42 | $35.50 | 02/15/19 10:23 AM |
| 3 | $812.00 | 217 | $200.00 | 02/20/19 2:45 PM |
Given the table above, here are some examples of using LARGE in a sheet:
| Formula | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
| =LARGE([Transaction Total]:[Transaction Total], 1) | Returns the largest value in the Transaction Total column | $1,491.00 |
| =LARGE([Units Sold]:[Units Sold], 2) | Returns the second largest value in the Units Sold column | 78 |
| =LARGE([Transaction Total]:[Price Per Unit], 5) | Returns the fifth largest value in the range from the Transaction Total column to the Price Per Unit column | $200.00 |
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