Excel Engineering Functions perform the most commonly used engineering calculations, many of which relate to Bessel Functions, Complex Numbers or converting between different bases. Here’s a full list of Built-In Engineering Functions in Excel and their Descriptions below: Click each of the function link to see detailed example. Converting Between Units of Measurement CONVERT Converts a …
Excel Cube functions were introduced in Microsoft Excel 2007. The Cube functions perform calculations and extract data from a cube, which is stored on an external SQL server. These functions are only supported with a connection to Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services or later data source. Data cubes are multidimensional sets of data that …
This example illustrates how to concatenate (join) strings in Excel. When joining text and a number, use the TEXT function to format that number. 1. Simply use the & operator to join strings. Note: to insert a space, use ” ” 2. The CONCATENATE function produces the exact same result. 3a. The CONCAT function in Excel 2016 produces the exact …
By default, text is left-aligned and numbers are right-aligned in Excel. Atimes user enter inverted comma before inputting data values in a cell which automatically converts a number to text. This example teaches you how to convert ‘text strings that represent numbers’ to numbers. 1. Select the range A1:A4 and change the number format to General. 2. Numbers preceded by …
Case-sensitive and case-insensitive ways to Compare Text in Excel. This example shows two ways to compare text in Excel. One is case-sensitive and one is case-insensitive. 1. Use the EXACT function (case-sensitive). 2. Use the formula =A1=B1 (case-insensitive).
The FIND function and the SEARCH function are very similar to each other. This example shows the difference. 1. To find the position of a substring in a string, use the FIND function. FIND is case-sensitive. 2. To find the position of a substring in a string, use the SEARCH function. SEARCH is case-insensitive. Note: string “excel” found at …
This example shows the difference between the SUBSTITUTE function and the REPLACE function. 1a. If you know the text to be replaced, use the SUBSTITUTE function. 1b. The SUBSTITUTE function has a 4th optional argument. You can use this argument to indicate which occurrence you want to substitute. 2. If you know the position of the text to …
Locate Maximum Value in Excel This example teaches you how to find the cell address of the maximum value in a column. 1. First, we use the MAX function to find the maximum value in column A. 2. Second, we use the MATCH function to find the row number of the maximum value. Explanation: the MATCH function reduces to …
To get the number of days, weeks or years between two dates in Excel, use the DATEDIF function. The DATEDIF function has three arguments. 1. Fill in “d” for the third argument to get the number of days between two dates. Note: =A2-A1 produces the exact same result! 2. Fill in “m” for the third argument to …
An easy formula that returns the quarter for a given date. There’s no built-in function in Excel that can do this. 1. Enter the formula shown below. Explanation: ROUNDUP(x,0) always rounds x up to the nearest integer. The MONTH function returns the month number of a date. In this example, the formula reduces to =ROUNDUP(5/3,0), =ROUNDUP(1.666667,0), 2. May is …
An easy formula that returns the day of the year for a given date. There’s no built-in function in Excel that can do this. 1. To get the year of a date, use the YEAR function. 2. Use the DATE function below to return January 1, 2016. The DATE function accepts three arguments: year, month and day. 3. The …
To enter today’s date in Excel, use the TODAY function. To enter the current date and time, use the NOW function. To enter the current date and time as a static value, use keyboard shortcuts. Today and Now 1. To enter today’s date in Excel, use the TODAY function. Note: the TODAY function takes no arguments. This date will …
This example teaches you how to calculate the tax on an income using the VLOOKUP function in Excel. The following tax rates apply to individuals who are residents of Australia. Taxable income Tax on this income 0 – $18,200 Nil $18,201 – $37,000 19c for each $1 over $18,200 $37,001 – $87,000 $3,572 plus 32.5c for each $1 over $37,000 …
IF function and ISERROR function are used to check for an error in Excel. This example shows you how to create an array formula that counts the number of errors in a range. 1. We use the IF function and the ISERROR function to check for an error in the record below: Explanation: the IF function returns 1, if an …
In Excel, <> means not equal to. The <> operator in Excel checks if two values are not equal to each other. Let’s take a look at a few examples. 1. The formula in cell C1 below returns TRUE because the text value in cell A1 is not equal to the text value in cell B1. 2. …
The OR function in Excel returns TRUE if any of the conditions are TRUE and returns FALSE if all conditions are false. Combine the OR function with other functions and become an Excel expert. 1. For example, take a look at the OR function in cell D2 below. Explanation: the OR function returns TRUE if the first score is …
Use the IFS function in Excel 2016 when you have multiple conditions to meet. The IFS function returns a value corresponding to the first TRUE condition. Note: if you don’t have Excel 2016, you can nest the IF function. 1a. If the value in cell A1 equals 1, the IFS function returns Bad. 1b. If the value in cell A1 …
This example illustrates the IFERROR function and how to return blank in place of #DIV/0! error in Excel. 1. For example, Excel displays the #DIV/0! error when a formula tries to divide a number by 0. 2. Use the IFERROR function. If a cell contains an error, an empty string (“”) is displayed.
This Excel tutorial explains how to use the NOT function with syntax and examples. Excel NOT Function Description The Excel NOT function returns the opposite to a supplied logical value. That is, If supplied with the value TRUE, the Not function returns FALSE; If supplied with the value FALSE, the Not function returns TRUE. Excel …
This Excel tutorial explains how to use the TRUE function with syntax and examples. Excel TRUE Function Description The Excel True function returns the logical value TRUE. The function takes no arguments and therefore, the syntax is simply: TRUE() Note that you can also get the same result by simply typing the text ‘True’ into …
This Excel tutorial explains how to use the XOR function with syntax and examples. Excel XOR Function Function Description Excel XOR function performs what is called “exclusive OR”. The XOR function returns the Exclusive Or logical operation for one or more supplied conditions. With two logical statements, XOR returns TRUE if either statement is TRUE, but returns …
This Excel tutorial explains how to use the AND function with syntax and examples. Excel AND Function Description Microsoft Excel AND function tests a number of supplied conditions and returns TRUE if all conditions are TRUE. It returns FALSE if any of the conditions are FALSE. That is; TRUE if ALL of the conditions evaluate to TRUE or FALSE otherwise …
This Excel tutorial explains how to use the OR function with syntax and examples. Excel OR Function Description The Excel OR function tests a number of supplied conditions and returns TRUE if any of the conditions are TRUE. Otherwise, it returns FALSE. That is; TRUE if ANY of the conditions evaluate to TRUE or FALSE otherwise (i.e. if ALL of the conditions …
Excel has two useful functions when it comes to generating random numbers. The RAND and RANDBETWEEN function. Rand The RAND function generates a random decimal number between 0 and 1. 1. Select cell A1. 2. Type RAND() and press Enter. The RAND function has no arguments. 3. To generate a list of random numbers, select cell A1, click on …
The powerful SUMIF function in Excel sums cells based on one criteria. This page contains many easy to follow SUMIF examples. Numbers 1. The SUMIF function below (two arguments) sums values in the range A1:A5 that are less than or equal to 10. 2. The following SUMIF function gives the exact same result. It uses the & operator to …
This example teaches you how to simulate the roll of two dice in Excel. Note: the instructions below do not teach you how to format the worksheet. We assume that you know how to change font sizes, font styles, insert rows and columns, add borders, change background colors, etc. 1. At the moment, each cell contains …
The ABS function in Excel returns the absolute value of a number. In other words: the ABS function removes the minus sign (-) from a negative number, making it positive. 1. For example, the ABS function in cell B1 below returns the absolute value of a negative number. The ABS function has no effect on 0 (zero) or positive …
This example illustrates two functions to chop off decimals in Excel. The INT and the TRUNC function. Int The INT (Integer) function rounds a number down to the nearest integer. Conclusion: the INT function only chops off decimals from positive numbers. Trunc Truncate a number to a given precision. The TRUNC (Truncate) function always chops off decimals. The TRUNC function can keep …
Find Nearest Multiple in Excel This example illustrates three functions to round numbers to a multiple of x in Excel. The MROUND, CEILING and the FLOOR function. Mround 1. For example, round a number to the nearest multiple of 10. 2. For example, round a number to the nearest multiple of 5. Ceiling The same as MROUND but rounds up. Floor The same as …
This example illustrates the EVEN and the ODD function in Excel. It also shows you how to determine if a number is even or odd. Even 1. Rounds a positive number up to the nearest even integer. 2. Rounds a negative number down to the nearest even integer. Odd 1. Rounds a positive number up to the nearest odd integer. …
What is ATAN function in Excel? ATAN function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the arctangent, or inverse tangent, of a number. The arctangent is the angle whose tangent is number. The returned angle is given in radians in the range -pi/2 to pi/2. Syntax of ATAN function ATAN(number) The …
What is COMBIN function in Excel? COMBIN function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the number of combinations for a given number of items. Use COMBIN to determine the total possible number of groups for a given number of items. Syntax of COMBIN function COMBIN(number, number_chosen) The COMBIN function …
What is COMBINA function in Excel? COMBINA function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the number of combinations (with repetitions) for a given number of items. Syntax of COMBINA function COMBINA(number, number_chosen) The COMBINA function syntax has the following arguments. Number: Must be greater than or equal to 0, …
What is COS function in Excel? COS function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the cosine of the given angle. Syntax of COS function COS(number) The COS function syntax has the following arguments: Number: The angle in radians for which you want the cosine. COS formula explanation If the …
What is COSH function in Excel? COSH function is one of the Maths and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the hyperbolic cosine of a number. Syntax of COSH function COSH(number) The COSH function syntax has the following arguments: Number: Any real number for which you want to find the hyperbolic cosine. COSH formula explanation …
This example teaches you how to use the PERCENTILE and QUARTILE function in Excel. Below you can find a list of scores (green fill for illustration only). 1. Use the PERCENTILE function shown below to calculate the 30th percentile. Excel returns the value 12.7. This means that 30% (6 out of 20) of the scores are lower or …
The FORECAST and TREND function give the exact same result. When you add a trendline to an Excel chart, Excel can display the equation in a chart (see below). You can use this equation to calculate future sales. Explanation: Excel uses the method of least squares to find a line that best fits the points. The R-squared value equals 0.9295, which is a …
This function combines the MAX and IF function in order to get the maximum value in a data set of Excel worksheet. To look up the maximum value in a range based on specific criteria, you can use a basic array formula based on the IF function. {=MAX(IF(criteria_range=criteria,value_range))} Use the MAXIFS and MINIFS function in Excel …
Excel functions such as SUM, COUNT, LARGE and MAX don’t work if a range includes errors. However, you can easily use the AGGREGATE function to fix this. 1. For example, Excel returns an error if you use the SUM function to sum a range with errors. 2. Use the AGGREGATE function to sum a range with errors. Explanation: …
How to count data based upon multiple criteria? Counting with Or criteria in Excel can be tricky. This article shows several easy to follow examples. 1. We start simple. For example, we want to count the number of cells that contain Google or Facebook (one column). 2a. However, if we want to count the number of rows that contain Google or Stanford …