Returns the value of the midpoint of the range of numbers
Sample Usage
MEDIAN(Cost1:Cost5)
Syntax
MEDIAN(
- number1
- []
- number2
- ...
- number1—The numbers, cell reference, or range for which you want the median
- —[optional]
- number2
- ...
Additional numbers, cell references, or ranges for which you want the median
Examples
This example references the following sheet information:
| Item Number | Transaction Total | Units Sold | Price Per Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C001 | 1,170.00 | 78 | 15.00 |
| 2 | C002 | 1,491.00 | 42 | 35.50 |
| 3 | C003 | 812.00 | 217 | 200.00 |
Given the table above, here are some examples of using MEDIAN in a sheet:
| Formula | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
| =MEDIAN([Transaction Total]:[Transaction Total]) | Gives the median of the Transaction Total column. | 1,170.00 |
| =IF([Price Per Unit]@row > 14, MEDIAN([Units Sold]:[Units Sold], " ")) | If the price per unit on each row is greater than 14, give the median of the Units Sold column. Otherwise, do nothing. | 78 |
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