LARGE()

Syntax. LARGE(array,k)

Definition. This function returns the largest k-value in a data set. Use this function to select a value based on its relative size. For example, you can use LARGE() to calculate the top three sales in a table.

Arguments

  • array (required). The array or range of data for which you want to determine the largest k-value

  • k (required). The position of the element in the array or cell range to return

Background. The MIN() and MAX() functions find the smallest or largest value in a cell range, but if you need the second-largest or third-smallest value, use the LARGE() and SMALL() functions.

LARGE() returns the largest values, and SMALL() returns the smallest values from a range.

Note the following:

  • If array is empty, LARGE() returns ...

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