Excel - NORMSDIST Function



NORMSDIST Function

This EXCEL NORMSDIST function will retrieve a standard normal distribution function from the cumulative distribution function (CDF). By default, this function considers the mean and standard deviation values zero and one. You can also develop the bell curve to visualize the normally distributed symmetrical data. Based on the Normal distribution, NORM.INV, NORM.S.INV, and NORM.DIST is a powerful statistical function.

The NORMSDIST function interchanges the NORM.S.DIST function from Excel 2010.

Compatibility

This advanced excel function is compatible with the following versions of MS-Excel −

  • Excel for Microsoft 365
  • Excel for Microsoft 365 for Mac
  • Excel for the web
  • Excel 2021
  • Excel 2021 for Mac
  • Excel 2019
  • Excel 2019 for Mac
  • Excel 2016

Syntax

The syntax of NORMSDIST function is as follows −

NORM.S.DIST (z)

Arguments

You can use the following arguments with the NORMSDIST function −

Argument Description Required / Optional
Z It is the data values upon which users want to evaluate the standard normal distribution. Required

Points to Remember

  • You can employ the NORMSDIST Function to compute the standard normal density function by passing normally available data values.
  • The NORMSDIST function will return the #VALUE! error if the Z value is other than numeric.
  • The NORMSDIST function will provide a cumulative probability with the standard normal value, which is less than or equal to the negative Z value.

Examples of NORMSDIST Function

Practice the following examples to learn the use of the NORMSDIST function in Excel.

Example 1

Use the NORMSDIST Function to calculate the standard normal density function by passing normally available data values.

Solution

First, you can enter the z value as specified in cell B3. After that, go to the B4 cell and type the formula =NORMSDIST(B3) in the B4 cell.

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In the next step, press the Enter key to display the result.

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Therefore, the resulting value is 0.998650102 which rounds up to 1.

Example 2

The NORMSDIST function will return the #VALUE! error if the Z value is other than numeric.

Solution

You may enter the formula =NORMSDIST(B3) in the B4 cell and press the Enter tab.

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Press the Enter key. Therefore, the NORMDIST function will create #VALUE! error as the value of z remains non-numeric. The generated results are listed below:

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Example 3

The NORMSDIST function will provide a cumulative probability with the standard normal value, which is less than or equal to the negative Z value.

Solution

You may enter the formula =NORMSDIST(B3) in the B4 cell and press the Enter tab.

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The resultant value for this case is 2.86652E-07.

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