Returns the lowest number or earliest date
Syntax
MIN(value1, [value2, ...])
- value1—The number or range from which you want the lowest value
- value2, ... —[optional]Additional numbers or ranges
Sample usage
MIN(Cost1:Cost5)
Usage notes
- When referencing dates, you must use MIN in a Date column
Examples
| Formula | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
| MIN(45, 22, 78, 3, 90) | Finds the lowest number among the given values. | 3 |
| MIN(10.5, 3.5, 7.25) | Finds the lowest number among the decimals provided. | 3.5 |
| MIN(DATE(2023, 4, 15), DATE(2023, 4, 10)) | Compares two dates and returns the earliest. | April 10, 2023 |
| MIN(100, 200, 50, 150) | Finds the lowest number from the list of values. | 50 |
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