Excel - PERCENTRANK.EXC Function



PERCENTRANK.EXC Function

The Excel PERCENTRANK.EXC function determines a value's rank in a data set as a percentage (0...1, exclusive) of the data set. It identifies the relative standing of a field value in a given data set and excludes the percentile ranks of 0 and 1. This function was first introduced in Excel 2010 and is part of the Statistical function. Numbers, dates, times, and text converted into numbers can be defined in the array.

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 2024
  • Excel 2024 for Mac
  • Excel 2021
  • Excel 2021 for Mac
  • Excel 2019
  • Excel 2016
  • Excel Web App
  • Excel 2013
  • Excel 2010

Syntax

The syntax of PERCENTRANK.EXC function is as follows −

=PERCENTRANK.EXC(array,x,[significance])

Arguments

You can use the following arguments with the PERCENTRANK.EXC function −

Argument Description Required/ Optional
Array It consists of an array or range of cells that point to numeric values. Required
X A numeric value to determine its rank. Required
Significance A number to determine the total number of significant digits for the returned percentage value.

If ignored, PERCENTRANK.EXC employed three digits (0.xxx).

Optional

Points to Remember

  • If the array points to blank cells, then the PERCENTRANK.EXC function retrieves the #N/A error.
  • If significance is less than 1, then the PERCENTRANK.EXC function retrieves the #NUM! error.
  • If x contains the value that is either lesser or larger than the value in the defined array, then the PERCENTRANK.EXC function retrieves the #N/A error.
  • If the text values are directly specified in the reference arguments, then the PERCENTRANK.EXC function retrieves the #VALUE! error.

Examples of PERCENTRANK.EXC Function in Excel

Practice the following examples to get the master proficiency in the PERCENTRANK.EXC function in Excel.

Example 1: How to use the PERCENTRANK.EXC Function in Excel?

In this example, we will explore the PERCENTRANK .EXC function by supplying the array, X, and significant values to return the rank of X in the field values provided.

Solution

Step 1 − First, the array consists of the numeric values defined in the cell range C2:C8, and the value of X is 8.5.

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Step 2 − Double-click on the C10 cell and write the formula =PERCENTRANK.EXC(C2:C8,8.5,3) and press the Enter tab.

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Hence, the PERCENTRANK.EXC function returns 0.703 as a result.

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Example 2

If the array points to blank cells, then the PERCENTRANK.EXC function retrieves the #N/A error.

Solution

You may write the formula =PERCENTRANK.EXC(E1:E7,8.5,3) in the E9 cell and hit the Enter tab. Here, the cell range E1:E7 points to empty cells.

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Therefore, the PERCENTRANK.EXC function returns the #N/A error.

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Example 3

If significance is less than 1, then the PERCENTRANK.EXC function retrieves the #NUM! error.

Solution

Let's say you may enter the formula =PERCENTRANK.EXC(C2:C8,8.5,-2) in the E11 cell and hit the Enter.

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Hence, the resulting value is #NUM! as the significant is negative.

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Download Practice Sheet

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