PERCENTILE

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Returns the k-th percentile of values in a range. You can use this function to establish a threshold of acceptance. For example, you can decide to examine candidates who score above the 90th percentile.

Syntax

PERCENTILE(array,k)

Array is the array or range of data that defines relative standing.

K is the percentile value in the range 0...1, inclusive.

Remarks

If array is empty or contains more than 8,191 data points, PERCENTILE returns the #NUM! error value.
If k is nonnumeric, PERCENTILE returns the #VALUE! error value.
If k < 0 or if k > 1, PERCENTILE returns the #NUM! error value.
If k is not a multiple of 1/(n - 1), PERCENTILE interpolates to determine the value at the k-th percentile.

Example

The example may be easier to understand if you copy it to a blank spreadsheet.

How?

Create a blank spreadsheet.
Select the example in the Help topic.

Selecting an example from Help
Press CTRL+C.
In the spreadsheet, select cell A1, and press CTRL+V.
To switch between viewing the formula that returns the result and the result in the cell, select the cell and press F2 and then ENTER, or click Commands and Options on the spreadsheet toolbar, click the Formula tab, and look in the Formula in active cell (active cell) box.

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Formula	Description (Result)
=PERCENTILE(A2:A5,0.3)	30th percentile of the list above (1.9)