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=PERCENTILE()

Returns the k-th percentile of values in a range. You can use this function to establish a threshold of acceptance. For example, you can decide to examine candidates who score above the 90th percentile. If k is non-numeric, PERCENTILE returns the #VALUE! error value. This function has been replaced with one or more new functions that may provide improved accuracy. Although this function is still available for backward compatibility, this function may not be available in future versions of Excel.

Applies To: Excel for Microsoft 365Excel for Microsoft 365 for MacExcel 2024Excel 2024 for MacExcel 2021Excel 2021 for MacExcel 2019Excel 2016
=PERCENTILE(array,k)
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Output typeNumber
Popularity25 / 100
VolatileNo
Dynamic ArrayNo
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◧ Arguments

ArgumentTypeRequiredDescription
array Array Required The array or range of data that defines relative standing.
k Number Required The percentile value in the range 0..1, inclusive.

▣ Examples

Example 1 =PERCENTILE(B2:B50, 0.9)
Example 2 =PERCENTILE(C2:C200, 0.1)

§ Remarks

  • If k is non-numeric, PERCENTILE returns the #VALUE! error value.
  • If k is < 0 or if k > 1, PERCENTILE returns the #NUM! error value.
  • If k is not a multiple of 1/(n - 1), PERCENTILE interpolates to determine the value at the k-th percentile.

✦ Tips

  • This function has been replaced with one or more new functions that may provide improved accuracy and whose names better reflect their usage. Although this function is still available for backward compatibility, you should consider using the new functions from now on, because this function may not be available in future versions of Excel. For more information about the new functions, see PERCENTILE.EXC function and PERCENTILE.INC function.
  • If k is not a multiple of 1/(n - 1), PERCENTILE interpolates to determine the value at the k-th percentile.

⚠ Common Errors

#VALUE! If k is non-numeric, PERCENTILE returns the #VALUE! error value.
Fix: برای k یک مقدار عددی بین 0 تا 1 وارد کنید.
#NUM! If k is < 0 or if k > 1, PERCENTILE returns the #NUM! error value.
Fix: Enter k as a number between 0 and 1

⇄ Related Functions

=MEDIAN() Returns the median of the given numbers. The median is the number in the middle of a set of numbers. =PERCENTILE.EXC() The PERCENTILE.EXC function returns the k-th percentile of values in a range, where k is in the range 0..1, exclusive. =QUARTILE() Returns the quartile of a data set. Quartiles often are used in sales and survey data to divide populations into groups. For example, you can use QUARTILE to find the top 25 percent of incomes in a population. This function has been replaced with one or more new functions that may provide improved accuracy. Although this function is still available for backward compatibility, you should consider using the new functions from now on, it may not be available in future versions of Excel. =PERCENTILE.INC() PERCENTILE.INC returns the k-th percentile of values in a range, where k is in the range 0..1, inclusive. You can use this function to establish a threshold of acceptance.

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