Excel - PERCENTILE.INC Function



PERCENTILE.INC Function

The Excel PERCENTILE.INC function is a versatile statistical function that calculates the k-th percentile of the provided data in the array. The k value must be inclusive in the range from 0 to 1. This function was first launched in Excel 2010 and is contrary to the PERCENTILE.EXC function. For example, it can be used to identify the faster players in football games, determine the top performers based on monthly sales targets, etc.

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 2013
  • Excel 2010

Syntax

The formula of the PERCENTILE.INC function is given below −

=PERCENTILE.INC(array,k)

Arguments

You can use the following arguments with the PERCENTILE.INC function −

Argument Description Required/ Optional
Array It specifies the array or range of data which specifies the relative standing. Required
K It denotes a percentile value in the range 0..1, inclusive. Required

Points to Remember

  • If k is not a factor of 1/(n - 1), then the PERCENTILE.INC function interpolates to identify the value at the k-th percentile.
  • If the array contains empty values, then the PERCENTILE.INC function returns the #NUM! error.
  • If the non-numeric value is specified in the k argument, then the PERCENTILE.INC function returns the #VALUE! error.
  • If the array directly points to the text values, then the PERCENTILE.INC function returns the #NUM! error.
  • The k argument must reside in the range from 0 to 1. Otherwise, the PERCENTILE.INC function returns the #NUM! error.

Examples of PERCENTILE.INC Function

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

Example 1: How to compute the Kth percentile of the data values in an array?

In this example, users will learn how to implement the PERCENTILE.INC() function by supplying the k value .97 and the array that refers to positive and negative values.

Step 1 − First, the sample data values are specified in the cell range B3:C14. You may write the formula =PERCENTILE.INC(C2:D12,0.97) in the F2 cell and hit the Enter tab.

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Therefore, the PERCENTILE.INC returns the .1211 as a result.

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Example 2

If the array directly points to the text values, then the PERCENTILE.INC function returns the #NUM! error.

Solution

You may enter the formula =PERCENTILE.INC({"fg","rf"},0.89) in the B2 cell and press the Enter tab. Here, the array elements contain the text values which cause Error while evaluating this formula.

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Therefore, the resulting value is #NUM!.

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Example 3

If the non-numeric value is specified in the k argument, then the PERCENTILE.INC function returns the #VALUE! error.

Solution

You may enter the formula =PERCENTILE.INC({3,87,1.2},"er") in the B2 cell and press the Enter tab. Here, the k argument is a text value "er" which is invalid.

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Hence, the PERCENTILE.INC retrieves the #VALUE! error.

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Example 4

If the array contains empty values, then the PERCENTILE.INC function returns the #NUM! error.

Solution

You may type the formula =PERCENTILE.INC(E2:F6,0.92) in the B3 cell and hit the Enter tab.

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Hence, the PERCENTILE.INC function returns the #NUM!.

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