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MOD function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is MOD function in Excel?

MOD function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the remainder after number is divided by divisor. The result has the same sign as divisor.

Syntax of MOD function

MOD(number, divisor)

The MOD function syntax has the following arguments:

  • Number: The number for which you want to find the remainder.
  • Divisor: The number by which you want to divide number.
Worked Example:   Convert time to time zone in Excel

MOD formula explanation

  • If divisor is 0, MOD returns the #DIV/0! error value.
  • The MOD function can be expressed in terms of the INT function:

MOD(n, d) = n – d*INT(n/d)

Worked Example:   Count cells that contain odd numbers in Excel

Example of MOD function

Steps to follow:

1. Open a new Excel worksheet.

2. Copy data in the following table below and paste it in cell A1

Note: For formulas to show results, select them, press F2 key on your keyboard and then press Enter.

You can adjust the column widths to see all the data, if need be.

Worked Example:   Calculate time difference in hours as decimal value in Excel
Formula Description Result
=MOD(3, 2) Remainder of 3/2 1
=MOD(-3, 2) Remainder of -3/2. The sign is the same as divisor 1
=MOD(3, -2) Remainder of 3/-2. The sign is the same as divisor -1
=MOD(-3, -2) Remainder of -3/-2. The sign is the same as divisor -1

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