Excel - QUARTILE.EXC Function



QUARTILE.EXC Function

Quartile means partitioning the datasets into four equal parts to get deep insights into the data distribution. The Excel QUARTILE.EXC function determines the quartile of the data set. The given dataset's endpoints are excluded meaning that 0 and 4 quartile numbers are exclusive in the QUART argument when computing the QUARTILE.EXC function. You may merge this function with the IQR function to cleanse the massive dataset by inspecting the outliers.

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 the QUARTILE.EXC function is as follows −

=QUARTILE.EXC(array, quart)

Arguments

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

Argument Description Required/ Optional
Array The array or cell range of numeric values for which you want the quartile value. Required
Quart Indicates which value to return. Required

Points to Remember

  • If the integer value is not specified in the Quart, it is truncated.
  • If the cell range is empty, then the QUARTILE.EXC function retrieves the #NUM! error.
  • If quart ≤ 0 or if quart ≥ 4, then the QUARTILE.EXC function retrieves the #NUM! error.
  • If the array contains only one or two data points, and quart is equal to 1 or 3, QUARTILE.EXC returns the #NUM! error value.
  • If the quart value cannot be interpreted as a numeric value, QUARTILE.EXC returns the #VALUE! error value.

Examples of QUARTILE.EXC Function

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

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

In this example, we will use the hit and trial method with different Quart values to execute the QUARTILE.EXC function.

Solution

Step 1 − First, assume the sample dataset, where the numeric values are depicted in the cell range C2:C12. You may enter the formula =QUARTILE.EXC(C2:C12,C13) and hit the Enter tab.

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Therefore, the QUARTILE.EXC function returns 15 representing the first quartile.

Step 2 − After that, double-click on the C16 cell and write the formula =QUARTILE.EXC(C7:C12,C15) and hit the Enter tab.

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Hence, the QUARTILE.EXC function returns the #NUM! error as quart is 4 which is excluded in this function.

Example 2

If the array contains only one or two data points, and quart is equal to 1 or 3, QUARTILE.EXC returns the #NUM! error value.

Solution

In this case, double-click on the C2 cell and type the formula =QUARTILE.EXC({2.3,5.4},1) and press the Enter tab. In this expression, the array contains only two data points 2.3 and 5.4, and the QUART is set to 1.

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Finally, the QUARTILE.EXC function yields an #NUM! error.

Example 3

If the quart value cannot be interpreted as a numeric value, QUARTILE.EXC returns the #VALUE! error value.

Solution

You may write the formula =QUARTILE.EXC({"stand","view","help"},3) in the C3 cell.

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Hence, the resulting value is #NUM! error.

Download Practice Sheet

You can download and use the sample data sheet to practice the QUARTILE.EXC function.

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