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SMALL function
This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the SMALL function in Mic
rosoft Excel.
Description
Returns the k-th smallest value in a data set. Use this function to return value
s with a particular relative standing in a data set.
Syntax
SMALL(array, k)
The SMALL function syntax has the following arguments:
Array
Required. An array or range of numerical data for which you want to det
ermine the k-th smallest value.
K

Required. The position (from the smallest) in the array or range of data to
return.

Remarks
If array is empty, SMALL returns the #NUM! error value.
If k = 0 or if k exceeds the number of data points, SMALL returns the #NUM! erro
r value.
If n is the number of data points in array, SMALL(array,1) equals the smallest v
alue, and SMALL(array,n) equals the largest value.
Example
Copy the example data in the following table, and paste it in cell A1 of a new E
xcel worksheet. For formulas to show results, select them, press F2, and then pr
ess Enter. If you need to, you can adjust the column widths to see all the data.
Data 1
Data 2
3
1
4
4
5
8
2
3

3
7
4
12
6
54
4
8
7
23
Formula
Description (Result)
Result
=SMALL(A2:A10,4)
4th smallest number in first column (4)
4
=SMALL(B2:B10,2)
2nd smallest number in the second column (3)
3
Applies To: Excel 2016, Excel 2010, Excel Starter, Excel 2013, Excel Online, Exc
el 2016 for Mac, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2007
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SMALL function
This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the SMALL function in Mic
rosoft Excel.
Description
Returns the k-th smallest value in a data set. Use this function to return value
s with a particular relative standing in a data set.
Syntax
SMALL(array, k)

The SMALL function syntax has the following arguments:

Array
Required. An array or range of numerical data for which you want to det
ermine the k-th smallest value.
K

Required. The position (from the smallest) in the array or range of data to
return.

Remarks
If array is empty, SMALL returns the #NUM! error value.
If k = 0 or if k exceeds the number of data points, SMALL returns the #NUM! erro
r value.
If n is the number of data points in array, SMALL(array,1) equals the smallest v
alue, and SMALL(array,n) equals the largest value.
Example
Copy the example data in the following table, and paste it in cell A1 of a new E
xcel worksheet. For formulas to show results, select them, press F2, and then pr
ess Enter. If you need to, you can adjust the column widths to see all the data.
Data 1
Data 2
3
1
4
4
5
8
2
3
3
7
4
12
6
54
4
8

7
23
Formula
Description (Result)
Result
=SMALL(A2:A10,4)
4th smallest number in first column (4)
4
=SMALL(B2:B10,2)
2nd smallest number in the second column (3)
3
Applies To: Excel 2016, Excel 2010, Excel Starter, Excel 2013, Excel Online, Exc
el 2016 for Mac, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2007
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SMALL function
This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the SMALL function in Mic
rosoft Excel.
Description
Returns the k-th smallest value in a data set. Use this function to return value
s with a particular relative standing in a data set.
Syntax
SMALL(array, k)
The SMALL function syntax has the following arguments:
Array
Required. An array or range of numerical data for which you want to det
ermine the k-th smallest value.
K

Required. The position (from the smallest) in the array or range of data to
return.

Remarks
If array is empty, SMALL returns the #NUM! error value.
If k = 0 or if k exceeds the number of data points, SMALL returns the #NUM! erro
r value.

If n is the number of data points in array, SMALL(array,1) equals the smallest v

alue, and SMALL(array,n) equals the largest value.
Example
Copy the example data in the following table, and paste it in cell A1 of a new E
xcel worksheet. For formulas to show results, select them, press F2, and then pr
ess Enter. If you need to, you can adjust the column widths to see all the data.
Data 1
Data 2
3
1
4
4
5
8
2
3
3
7
4
12
6
54
4
8
7
23
Formula
Description (Result)
Result
=SMALL(A2:A10,4)
4th smallest number in first column (4)
4

=SMALL(B2:B10,2)
2nd smallest number in the second column (3)
3
Applies To: Excel 2016, Excel 2010, Excel Starter, Excel 2013, Excel Online, Exc
el 2016 for Mac, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2007
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SMALL function
This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the SMALL function in Mic
rosoft Excel.
Description
Returns the k-th smallest value in a data set. Use this function to return value
s with a particular relative standing in a data set.
Syntax
SMALL(array, k)
The SMALL function syntax has the following arguments:
Array
Required. An array or range of numerical data for which you want to det
ermine the k-th smallest value.
K

Required. The position (from the smallest) in the array or range of data to
return.

Remarks
If array is empty, SMALL returns the #NUM! error value.
If k = 0 or if k exceeds the number of data points, SMALL returns the #NUM! erro
r value.
If n is the number of data points in array, SMALL(array,1) equals the smallest v
alue, and SMALL(array,n) equals the largest value.
Example
Copy the example data in the following table, and paste it in cell A1 of a new E
xcel worksheet. For formulas to show results, select them, press F2, and then pr
ess Enter. If you need to, you can adjust the column widths to see all the data.
Data 1
Data 2
3
1

4
4
5
8
2
3
3
7
4
12
6
54
4
8
7
23
Formula
Description (Result)
Result
=SMALL(A2:A10,4)
4th smallest number in first column (4)
4
=SMALL(B2:B10,2)
2nd smallest number in the second column (3)
3
Applies To: Excel 2016, Excel 2010, Excel Starter, Excel 2013, Excel Online, Exc
el 2016 for Mac, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2007
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SMALL function
This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the SMALL function in Mic
rosoft Excel.
Description
Returns the k-th smallest value in a data set. Use this function to return value
s with a particular relative standing in a data set.
Syntax
SMALL(array, k)
The SMALL function syntax has the following arguments:
Array
Required. An array or range of numerical data for which you want to det
ermine the k-th smallest value.
K

Required. The position (from the smallest) in the array or range of data to
return.

Remarks
If array is empty, SMALL returns the #NUM! error value.
If k = 0 or if k exceeds the number of data points, SMALL returns the #NUM! erro
r value.
If n is the number of data points in array, SMALL(array,1) equals the smallest v
alue, and SMALL(array,n) equals the largest value.
Example
Copy the example data in the following table, and paste it in cell A1 of a new E
xcel worksheet. For formulas to show results, select them, press F2, and then pr
ess Enter. If you need to, you can adjust the column widths to see all the data.
Data 1
Data 2
3
1
4
4
5
8
2
3
3
7

4
12
6
54
4
8
7
23
Formula
Description (Result)
Result
=SMALL(A2:A10,4)
4th smallest number in first column (4)
4
=SMALL(B2:B10,2)
2nd smallest number in the second column (3)
3
Applies To: Excel 2016, Excel 2010, Excel Starter, Excel 2013, Excel Online, Exc
el 2016 for Mac, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2007
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SMALL function
This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the SMALL function in Mic
rosoft Excel.
Description
Returns the k-th smallest value in a data set. Use this function to return value
s with a particular relative standing in a data set.
Syntax
SMALL(array, k)
The SMALL function syntax has the following arguments:
Array

Required. An array or range of numerical data for which you want to det

ermine the k-th smallest value.

K

Required. The position (from the smallest) in the array or range of data to
return.

Remarks
If array is empty, SMALL returns the #NUM! error value.
If k = 0 or if k exceeds the number of data points, SMALL returns the #NUM! erro
r value.
If n is the number of data points in array, SMALL(array,1) equals the smallest v
alue, and SMALL(array,n) equals the largest value.
Example
Copy the example data in the following table, and paste it in cell A1 of a new E
xcel worksheet. For formulas to show results, select them, press F2, and then pr
ess Enter. If you need to, you can adjust the column widths to see all the data.
Data 1
Data 2
3
1
4
4
5
8
2
3
3
7
4
12
6
54
4
8
7
23

Formula
Description (Result)
Result
=SMALL(A2:A10,4)
4th smallest number in first column (4)
4
=SMALL(B2:B10,2)
2nd smallest number in the second column (3)
3
Applies To: Excel 2016, Excel 2010, Excel Starter, Excel 2013, Excel Online, Exc
el 2016 for Mac, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2007
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SMALL function
This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the SMALL function in Mic
rosoft Excel.
Description
Returns the k-th smallest value in a data set. Use this function to return value
s with a particular relative standing in a data set.
Syntax
SMALL(array, k)
The SMALL function syntax has the following arguments:
Array
Required. An array or range of numerical data for which you want to det
ermine the k-th smallest value.
K

Required. The position (from the smallest) in the array or range of data to
return.

Remarks
If array is empty, SMALL returns the #NUM! error value.
If k = 0 or if k exceeds the number of data points, SMALL returns the #NUM! erro
r value.
If n is the number of data points in array, SMALL(array,1) equals the smallest v
alue, and SMALL(array,n) equals the largest value.
Example

Copy the example data in the following table, and paste it in cell A1 of a new E
xcel worksheet. For formulas to show results, select them, press F2, and then pr
ess Enter. If you need to, you can adjust the column widths to see all the data.
Data 1
Data 2
3
1
4
4
5
8
2
3
3
7
4
12
6
54
4
8
7
23
Formula
Description (Result)
Result
=SMALL(A2:A10,4)
4th smallest number in first column (4)
4
=SMALL(B2:B10,2)
2nd smallest number in the second column (3)

3
Applies To: Excel 2016, Excel 2010, Excel Starter, Excel 2013, Excel Online, Exc
el 2016 for Mac, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2007
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SMALL function
This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the SMALL function in Mic
rosoft Excel.
Description
Returns the k-th smallest value in a data set. Use this function to return value
s with a particular relative standing in a data set.
Syntax
SMALL(array, k)
The SMALL function syntax has the following arguments:
Array
Required. An array or range of numerical data for which you want to det
ermine the k-th smallest value.
K

Required. The position (from the smallest) in the array or range of data to
return.

Remarks
If array is empty, SMALL returns the #NUM! error value.
If k = 0 or if k exceeds the number of data points, SMALL returns the #NUM! erro
r value.
If n is the number of data points in array, SMALL(array,1) equals the smallest v
alue, and SMALL(array,n) equals the largest value.
Example
Copy the example data in the following table, and paste it in cell A1 of a new E
xcel worksheet. For formulas to show results, select them, press F2, and then pr
ess Enter. If you need to, you can adjust the column widths to see all the data.
Data 1
Data 2
3
1
4
4

5
8
2
3
3
7
4
12
6
54
4
8
7
23
Formula
Description (Result)
Result
=SMALL(A2:A10,4)
4th smallest number in first column (4)
4
=SMALL(B2:B10,2)
2nd smallest number in the second column (3)
3
Applies To: Excel 2016, Excel 2010, Excel Starter, Excel 2013, Excel Online, Exc
el 2016 for Mac, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2007
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SMALL function
This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the SMALL function in Mic
rosoft Excel.

Description
Returns the k-th smallest value in a data set. Use this function to return value
s with a particular relative standing in a data set.
Syntax
SMALL(array, k)
The SMALL function syntax has the following arguments:
Array
Required. An array or range of numerical data for which you want to det
ermine the k-th smallest value.
K

Required. The position (from the smallest) in the array or range of data to
return.

Remarks
If array is empty, SMALL returns the #NUM! error value.
If k = 0 or if k exceeds the number of data points, SMALL returns the #NUM! erro
r value.
If n is the number of data points in array, SMALL(array,1) equals the smallest v
alue, and SMALL(array,n) equals the largest value.
Example
Copy the example data in the following table, and paste it in cell A1 of a new E
xcel worksheet. For formulas to show results, select them, press F2, and then pr
ess Enter. If you need to, you can adjust the column widths to see all the data.
Data 1
Data 2
3
1
4
4
5
8
2
3
3
7
4
12

6
54
4
8
7
23
Formula
Description (Result)
Result
=SMALL(A2:A10,4)
4th smallest number in first column (4)
4
=SMALL(B2:B10,2)
2nd smallest number in the second column (3)
3
Applies To: Excel 2016, Excel 2010, Excel Starter, Excel 2013, Excel Online, Exc
el 2016 for Mac, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2007
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SMALL function
This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the SMALL function in Mic
rosoft Excel.
Description
Returns the k-th smallest value in a data set. Use this function to return value
s with a particular relative standing in a data set.
Syntax
SMALL(array, k)
The SMALL function syntax has the following arguments:
Array
Required. An array or range of numerical data for which you want to det
ermine the k-th smallest value.
K

Required. The position (from the smallest) in the array or range of data to
return.

Remarks
If array is empty, SMALL returns the #NUM! error value.
If k = 0 or if k exceeds the number of data points, SMALL returns the #NUM! erro
r value.
If n is the number of data points in array, SMALL(array,1) equals the smallest v
alue, and SMALL(array,n) equals the largest value.
Example
Copy the example data in the following table, and paste it in cell A1 of a new E
xcel worksheet. For formulas to show results, select them, press F2, and then pr
ess Enter. If you need to, you can adjust the column widths to see all the data.
Data 1
Data 2
3
1
4
4
5
8
2
3
3
7
4
12
6
54
4
8
7
23
Formula
Description (Result)

Result
=SMALL(A2:A10,4)
4th smallest number in first column (4)
4
=SMALL(B2:B10,2)
2nd smallest number in the second column (3)
3
Applies To: Excel 2016, Excel 2010, Excel Starter, Excel 2013, Excel Online, Exc
el 2016 for Mac, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2007
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SMALL function
This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the SMALL function in Mic
rosoft Excel.
Description
Returns the k-th smallest value in a data set. Use this function to return value
s with a particular relative standing in a data set.
Syntax
SMALL(array, k)
The SMALL function syntax has the following arguments:
Array
Required. An array or range of numerical data for which you want to det
ermine the k-th smallest value.
K

Required. The position (from the smallest) in the array or range of data to
return.

Remarks
If array is empty, SMALL returns the #NUM! error value.
If k = 0 or if k exceeds the number of data points, SMALL returns the #NUM! erro
r value.
If n is the number of data points in array, SMALL(array,1) equals the smallest v
alue, and SMALL(array,n) equals the largest value.
Example
Copy the example data in the following table, and paste it in cell A1 of a new E
xcel worksheet. For formulas to show results, select them, press F2, and then pr
ess Enter. If you need to, you can adjust the column widths to see all the data.

Data 1
Data 2
3
1
4
4
5
8
2
3
3
7
4
12
6
54
4
8
7
23
Formula
Description (Result)
Result
=SMALL(A2:A10,4)
4th smallest number in first column (4)
4
=SMALL(B2:B10,2)
2nd smallest number in the second column (3)
3
Applies To: Excel 2016, Excel 2010, Excel Starter, Excel 2013, Excel Online, Exc

el 2016 for Mac, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2007

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SMALL function
This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the SMALL function in Mic
rosoft Excel.
Description
Returns the k-th smallest value in a data set. Use this function to return value
s with a particular relative standing in a data set.
Syntax
SMALL(array, k)
The SMALL function syntax has the following arguments:
Array
Required. An array or range of numerical data for which you want to det
ermine the k-th smallest value.
K

Required. The position (from the smallest) in the array or range of data to
return.

Remarks
If array is empty, SMALL returns the #NUM! error value.
If k = 0 or if k exceeds the number of data points, SMALL returns the #NUM! erro
r value.
If n is the number of data points in array, SMALL(array,1) equals the smallest v
alue, and SMALL(array,n) equals the largest value.
Example
Copy the example data in the following table, and paste it in cell A1 of a new E
xcel worksheet. For formulas to show results, select them, press F2, and then pr
ess Enter. If you need to, you can adjust the column widths to see all the data.
Data 1
Data 2
3
1
4
4
5
8

2
3
3
7
4
12
6
54
4
8
7
23
Formula
Description (Result)
Result
=SMALL(A2:A10,4)
4th smallest number in first column (4)
4
=SMALL(B2:B10,2)
2nd smallest number in the second column (3)
3
Applies To: Excel 2016, Excel 2010, Excel Starter, Excel 2013, Excel Online, Exc
el 2016 for Mac, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2007
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SMALL function
This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the SMALL function in Mic
rosoft Excel.
Description
Returns the k-th smallest value in a data set. Use this function to return value
s with a particular relative standing in a data set.

Syntax
SMALL(array, k)
The SMALL function syntax has the following arguments:
Array
Required. An array or range of numerical data for which you want to det
ermine the k-th smallest value.
K

Required. The position (from the smallest) in the array or range of data to
return.

Remarks
If array is empty, SMALL returns the #NUM! error value.
If k = 0 or if k exceeds the number of data points, SMALL returns the #NUM! erro
r value.
If n is the number of data points in array, SMALL(array,1) equals the smallest v
alue, and SMALL(array,n) equals the largest value.
Example
Copy the example data in the following table, and paste it in cell A1 of a new E
xcel worksheet. For formulas to show results, select them, press F2, and then pr
ess Enter. If you need to, you can adjust the column widths to see all the data.
Data 1
Data 2
3
1
4
4
5
8
2
3
3
7
4
12
6
54

4
8
7
23
Formula
Description (Result)
Result
=SMALL(A2:A10,4)
4th smallest number in first column (4)
4
=SMALL(B2:B10,2)
2nd smallest number in the second column (3)
3
Applies To: Excel 2016, Excel 2010, Excel Starter, Excel 2013, Excel Online, Exc
el 2016 for Mac, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2007
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SMALL function
This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the SMALL function in Mic
rosoft Excel.
Description
Returns the k-th smallest value in a data set. Use this function to return value
s with a particular relative standing in a data set.
Syntax
SMALL(array, k)
The SMALL function syntax has the following arguments:
Array
Required. An array or range of numerical data for which you want to det
ermine the k-th smallest value.
K

Required. The position (from the smallest) in the array or range of data to
return.

Remarks
If array is empty, SMALL returns the #NUM! error value.

If k = 0 or if k exceeds the number of data points, SMALL returns the #NUM! erro
r value.
If n is the number of data points in array, SMALL(array,1) equals the smallest v
alue, and SMALL(array,n) equals the largest value.
Example
Copy the example data in the following table, and paste it in cell A1 of a new E
xcel worksheet. For formulas to show results, select them, press F2, and then pr
ess Enter. If you need to, you can adjust the column widths to see all the data.
Data 1
Data 2
3
1
4
4
5
8
2
3
3
7
4
12
6
54
4
8
7
23
Formula
Description (Result)
Result
=SMALL(A2:A10,4)

4th smallest number in first column (4)

4
=SMALL(B2:B10,2)
2nd smallest number in the second column (3)
3
Applies To: Excel 2016, Excel 2010, Excel Starter, Excel 2013, Excel Online, Exc
el 2016 for Mac, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2007
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SMALL function
This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the SMALL function in Mic
rosoft Excel.
Description
Returns the k-th smallest value in a data set. Use this function to return value
s with a particular relative standing in a data set.
Syntax
SMALL(array, k)
The SMALL function syntax has the following arguments:
Array
Required. An array or range of numerical data for which you want to det
ermine the k-th smallest value.
K

Required. The position (from the smallest) in the array or range of data to
return.

Remarks
If array is empty, SMALL returns the #NUM! error value.
If k = 0 or if k exceeds the number of data points, SMALL returns the #NUM! erro
r value.
If n is the number of data points in array, SMALL(array,1) equals the smallest v
alue, and SMALL(array,n) equals the largest value.
Example
Copy the example data in the following table, and paste it in cell A1 of a new E
xcel worksheet. For formulas to show results, select them, press F2, and then pr
ess Enter. If you need to, you can adjust the column widths to see all the data.
Data 1
Data 2

3
1
4
4
5
8
2
3
3
7
4
12
6
54
4
8
7
23
Formula
Description (Result)
Result
=SMALL(A2:A10,4)
4th smallest number in first column (4)
4
=SMALL(B2:B10,2)
2nd smallest number in the second column (3)
3
Applies To: Excel 2016, Excel 2010, Excel Starter, Excel 2013, Excel Online, Exc
el 2016 for Mac, Excel for Mac 2011, Excel 2007
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